David Koechner

Known across the globe for his roles as Todd Packer on “The Office” and Champ Kind in the “Anchorman” movies, actor, writer, producer and comedian David Koechner will be the featured performer at Pure Options’ stand-up comedy show 8 p.m. Friday (March 7) at Grewal Hall in downtown Lansing.

Koechner’s TV and film career began in 1995 with a one-year stint on “Saturday Night Live.” He later appeared as a regular sketch actor on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” After his breakout role in “Anchorman,” he appeared in comedic films such as “Talladega Nights,” “Thank You for Smoking,” “Semi-Pro” and “Extract.” His first lead role was as Coach Lambeau Fields in the sports comedy “The Comebacks,” followed by co-starring roles in the horror-comedy “Krampus” and the sitcoms “Bless This Mess” and “Superior Donuts.” He made regular appearances on the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs” before it wrapped in 2023 and currently plays a recurring character on the animated comedy “American Dad!”

Lansing comedian Dave Wellfare will open Friday’s show. Tickets range from $27 to $52 and can be purchased at hall224.com. Tickets for the canceled Aug. 22 and Nov. 16 shows will be honored.