David Koechner has appeared in over 200 films and television shows. |
He tours across the United States, performing stand-up comedy. |
Raised in a Catholic family, he has German, Irish, and English ancestry. |
He began working in his father's turkey coop manufacturing business at the age of 7. |
As a child, he often felt out of place in his small town. |
He was made to run alongside the family car as punishment for annoying his siblings during a trip. |
David struggled with alcoholism for more than 50 years, starting drinking at age 10. |
He pursued improvisational comedy after dropping out of college due to financial constraints. |
David studied improvisation under notable coach Del Close. |
He joined Saturday Night Live in 1995 and worked there for a year. |
David created a musical comedy act called 'The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show' in 1999. |
He played a notable role in the film 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' in 2004. |
He starred in the TV show 'The Office' from 2005 to 2013. |
He filed for divorce in 2020, which was finalized in 2022. |
After his second arrest for DUI in 2022, he quit drinking. |
David co-hosts 'Big Slick Celebrity Weekend,' an annual fundraising event. |
He is an enthusiastic fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. |