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David Koechner Biography
David Koechner is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on August 24, 1962 in Tipton, Missouri, United States. Comedy actor who rose to the heights of fame with his character Champ Kind on the cult show in 2004 called Anchorman. He’s been a part of television shows such as The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show and also in films such as The Comebacks and Krampus.
He achieved an additional level of fame following his appearance with He gained a new level of fame after appearing with Will Ferrell in Anchorman. in Anchorman.
Koechner first became involved in performing when he began studying improvisational comedy in Chicago at ImprovOlympic, under the teachings of Del Close, before joining the Second City Northwest. After yearlong stints of doing sketch comedy on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O’Brien in the mid 1990s, Koechner began appearing with small roles in the films such as Wag the Dog, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Man on the Moon.
Koechner was born in Tipton, Missouri, to Margaret Ann (née Downey) and Cecil Stephen Koechner. He has two brothers, Mark and Joe, and three sisters, Mary-Rose, Cecilia and Joan. His father ran a business that manufactured turkey coops (Koechner has stated that “If you see a turkey going down the road in a big truck, most likely its coop is from Tipton…”). He was raised Catholic, and is of German, English, and Irish descent. Koechner studied Political Science at Benedictine College and the University of Missouri, before he eventually decided to pursue a career in improvisational comedy and moved to Chicago. After studying at Chicago’s ImprovOlympic, under famed improvisation instructor Del Close, Koechner joined The Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, graduating in 1994.
He got married to a lady named Leigh who has numerous children.
Name | David Koechner |
First Name | David |
Last Name | Koechner |
Occupation | Movie Actor |
Birthday | August 24 |
Birth Year | 1962 |
Place of Birth | Tipton |
Home Town | Missouri |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Full/Birth Name | |
Father | Not Available |
Mother | Not Available |
Siblings | Not Available |
Spouse | Leigh Koechner |
Children(s) | Margot Koechner, Sargent Koechner, Charlie Koechner, Audrey Koechner, Eve Koechner |
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In 1995, Koechner landed a year-long stint on Saturday Night Live, joining the show with Second City friends Nancy Walls and Adam McKay. During his time at SNL, he befriended guest-writer David ‘Gruber’ Allen, and castmate Will Ferrell. Some of Koechner’s recurring skits included Bill Brasky, the British Fops (playing Fagan, opposite Mark McKinney), Gary Macdonald (the fictional younger brother of Weekend Update anchor/SNL castmember Norm Macdonald, based on “Jokey”, a character he originated at Second City), Will Ferrell’s “Get Off the Shed” sketches (playing his neighbor, Tom Taylor), and Gerald “T-Bones” Tibbons. Koechner impersonated several celebrities, including Christian Elliott, Mike Ditka, Charlie Sheen, Robert Shapiro, Willard Scott, Oliver Stone, Phil Gramm, David Kaczynski, and Pat Buchanan. After his one-season on SNL, Koechner joined the 1996–97 sketch cast of Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
David Koechner Net Worth
David Koechner is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Koechner's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his career as an actor in improv, working with Del Close at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago.
Before they were able to get their own show on television The musical comedy duo Naked Trucker and T-Bones toured with musicians like Tenacious D.
David Michael Koechner (/ˈ k ɛ k n ər / KEK -nər; born August 24, 1962) is an American actor and comedian, best known for playing roles such as Champ Kind in the Anchorman films and Todd Packer on NBC’s The Office.
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Salary | Under Review |
Source of Income | Movie Actor |
Cars | Not Available |
House | Living in own house. |
While filming the country mockumentary film Dill Scallion in 1998, Koechner befriended actor/comedian Dave ‘Gruber’ Allen, and eventually began performing as the comedy duo, The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show, a live musical comedy act. The act became a hit at Hollywood clubs such as Largo, and Allen and Koechner were invited to open for Tenacious D. In 2007, Koechner and Allen created and starred together in a Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show sketch comedy series that ran for one season on Comedy Central.
On the set of the 1999 country music mockumentary, Dill Scallion, Koechner struck a partnership with SNL friend David “Gruber” Allen, joining Allen’s improvisational comedy act, The Naked Trucker Show.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
David Koechner height 6 ft 2 in David weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Weight | Not Known |
Body Measurements | Under Review |
Eye Color | Not Available |
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Koechner joined the act as Gerald “T-Bones” Tibbons, a character he had been playing on comedy stages for a few years, including a recurring character bit on SNL. Gerald Tibbons dates back to 1995, when he filmed a short television pilot based on the character’s misadventures. The “Gerald” character, based on a real drifter named Four-Way George, became so popular that Koechner would go to auditions, only to find that directors were always demanding his stage persona. The stage act, a mix of stand-up comedy and off-color country songs, became a hit on the Hollywood improv circuit, ultimately landing television performances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Real Time with Bill Maher. The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show toured with fellow comedic musical duo, Tenacious D.
In 2004, Koechner landed his largest film role up to that point, as sports reporter Champ Kind in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. As part of the Anchorman ensemble, Koechner shared two MTV Movie Award nominations for Best On-Screen Team and Best Musical Performance. MTV’s initial press release accidentally listed Fred Armisen instead of David Koechner, but eventually corrected the error on their website, crediting Koechner during the broadcast. Following this role, he landed small and supporting roles in such films such The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, The Dukes of Hazzard and Snakes on a Plane. In 2006, he made his voice acting debut in Barnyard as “Dag”. That same year, he had a supporting role as a gun lobbyist in the critically acclaimed satire, Thank You for Smoking. The three actors portrayed lobbyists for the tobacco, alcohol, & gun industries, dubbed The M.O.D. (Merchants of Death) Squad. Thank You for Smoking was one of the best-reviewed films of Koechner’s career, and he was included in Fox Searchlight’s Oscar campaign, among the film’s listings for Best Supporting Actor.
Who is David Koechner Dating?
According to our records, David Koechner married to Leigh Koechner . As of December 1, 2023, David Koechner’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for David Koechner. You may help us to build the dating records for David Koechner!Koechner performs regularly in Los Angeles Comedy clubs such as: Flappers Comedy Club,Improv Olympic, West theater in the show Beer Shark Mice, and at Largo, the nightclub where the Naked Trucker Show plays regularly. David Koechner supported the 2004 US Presidential campaign of Senator John Kerry, performing at a June 6, 2004, Hollywood fundraiser for the senator, where The Naked Trucker & T-Bones opened up for Tenacious D. Koechner cites Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, The Replacements, Uncle Tupelo and its offshoots (Wilco and Son Volt) as some of his musical favorites. He also admires Creedence Clearwater Revival, whom he has described as “the American Beatles”, although he downplayed his appreciation for them in an interview with Norm Macdonald. He is a Kansas City Chiefs fan.
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In the eight years Koechner & Allen have been playing these characters, there have been several attempts to bring the act to television, but they had trouble figuring how to translate it into a series. Koechner & Allen’s first album, Naked Trucker and T-Bones Live at the Troubador, was released March 20, 2007. Koechner co-starred with Luke Wilson in the 2009 indie-comedy Tenure and was a lead in the 2012 horror film Piranha 3DD. Koechner returned as Champ Kind, in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013).
What happened to David Koechner?
David Koechner was hit with DUI and hit-and-run charges in California stemming from his December 2021 arrest, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to TMZ Friday. The “Office” alum, 59, faces jail time of up to six months for each misdemeanor count.
How old is David Koechner?
59 years (August 24, 1962)
How long was David Koechner on SNL?
After one-year stints of doing sketch comedy on Saturday Night Live and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Koechner began taking minor roles in the films Wag the Dog, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, and Man on the Moon.
Who was the Anchorman on the office?
Koechner is perhaps best known for his turn as Michael Scott’s pal Todd Packer on NBC’s The Office, and as the Anchorman films’ Champ Kind.
Is Koechner divorced?
David and Leigh Koechner married in 1998, filed for divorce in 2020, and are currently separated.
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