Guich Koock, a sixth-generation Texan, was born and raised on a Texas ranch outside of Austin, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and worked towards a Master's degree in Texas folklore, collecting stories from the children of slaves. Following his academic pursuits, Koock worked in various occupations, including acting, serving as a school Headmaster, and managing a restaurant.
In his later years, Koock purchased the town of Luckenbach, Texas, along with his friend Russell "Hondo" Crouch. Together, they organized the Luckenbach World's Fair and the Luckenbach Women's Chili Cook-Off. During this time, Koock was spotted by casting director Sherry Rhodes, who cast him in the young director Steven Spielberg's first film, "The Sugarland Express."
Koock has built a career playing good ol' boys in numerous films and television shows, perfecting his craft in the 1980s sitcom "Carter Country." Despite selling Luckenbach, Koock has remained true to his Texas roots. After supporting his acting career through a restaurant he owned and operated in Fredericksburg, Texas, Koock continues to enjoy acting, but has never considered it real work.
