Actor, writer and producer David Michael Koechner was born in Tipton, Missouri, to Margaret Ann and Cecil Stephen Koechner, who ran a turkey coop manufacturing business. He is of German, Irish, and English ancestry. An alumnus of Chicago's Second City Theater, Koechner got his first break as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" and since has become an instantly recognizable face appearing in more than 120 films and television shows. He is best known for his roles as Todd Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Koechner received rave reviews for his role in the dark, twisted and film festival award-winning thriller "Cheap Thrills." He is also writing and producing a variety show pilot for NBC. Additional notable film credits include "Waiting," "Out Cold," "Talladega Nights," "Get Smart," "Extract," "Thank You for Smoking" and "A Haunted House." When not filming, Koechner performs live stand-up comedy across the country and creates original content videos for his YouTube channel, Full On Koechner. He resides in Los Angeles, Calif. with his wife and five children.
An alumnus of the Northwest Second City Touring Company.
Was a member of the ImprovOlympic improvisation troupe in Chicago.
Has a son named Charlie and a daughter named Margot.
Does a monthly show with Dave Allen called "The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show" at the Largo in Los Angeles.
Majored in political science at the University of Missouri.
Has the rare distinction of being in two movies that opened on the same day in the U.S. - Talladega Nights: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and Barnyard (August 4, 2006).
His last name is pronounced "keck-ner".
Good friend with comedians such as Steve Carell , Will Ferrell , Neil Flynn and Andy Richter.
Attended the wedding of Steve Carell and Nancy Carell , both of whom he knew from Second City.
He has German, English, and Irish ancestry.
