These early appearances allowed Koechner to showcase his unique brand of humor on a larger stage, setting the stage for his eventual rise to stardom. David Michael Koechner (/ ˈ k ɛ k n ər / KEK-nər; born August 24, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing roles such as Champ Kind in the Anchorman films and Todd Packer on NBC's The Office.