Fred Willard

Personal Info

Birthday

September 18, 1933

Day of Death

2020-05-15

(86 years old)

Place of Birth

Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Also Known As

Frederick Charles Willard

فرد ویلارد

Fred Willard

Biography

Frederick Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian and voice over actor known for his improvisational comedy skills. He is known for his roles in the Christopher Guest mockumentary films This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration as well as television series D.C. Follies. He is an alumnus of The Second City comedy troupe. He received three Emmy nominations for his recurring role on the TV series Everybody Loves Raymond as Robert Barone's father-in-law, Hank MacDougall.

Known For

The Simpsons

Family Guy

Friends

King of the Hill

Modern Family

Castle

Stargate SG-1

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Filmography

2021
Live at Mister Kelly's
as Self
Captain Daddy
as Daddy (voice)
2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
as Self
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
as Self
Kaufmania!
as Self
2018
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
as Smitty
2017
Every 40 Years
as Himself
2016
Mascots
as Greg Gammons, Jr.
Max Rose
as Jim Clark
Here Comes Rusty
as Mak
Fifty Shades of Black
as Gary
2015
Bachelors
as Uncle Ulysses
Show Boat
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
as Harvey
Russell Madness
as TJ
2014
All-Stars
as John Carson
Planes: Fire & Rescue
as Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Wish Wizard
as Hope Giver
The Yank
as Peter Murphy
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
as Ed Harken
The Birder
as Park President
2012
The Magic of Belle Isle
as Al Kaiser
2011
12 Wishes of Christmas
as Jack Volara
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
as Mr. Hubley (voice)
Accidentally in Love
as Dick Brocton
Your Love Never Fails
as Paul
Fred & Vinnie
as Movie Star
2010
Backwash
as Self
Expecting Mary
as Jerry Zee
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
as Angus
Holyman Undercover
as Richard
2009
School Gyrls
as Mr Lockwood
Youth in Revolt
as Mr. Ferguson
Scouts Honor
as Game Master
Official Rejection
as Self
2008
Harold
as Dr. Pratt
WALL·E
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
2007
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
as Boogey (voice)
Fired!
as Self
I Could Never Be Your Woman
as Marty
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
as The Boogey Man (voice)
Epic Movie
as Aslo
I'll Believe You
as Mr. Fratus
2006
Fighting Words
as Longfellow
Re-Animated
as Milt Appleday
For Your Consideration
as Chuck
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
as Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as Self - Roaster
Monster House
as Dad (voice)
Ira & Abby
as Michael Willoughby
Church Ball
as Bishop Linderman
Date Movie
as Bernie Funkyerdoder
2005
Chicken Little
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Love Wrecked
as Ben Taylor
The Aristocrats
as Self
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Ed Harken
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
as Bubble (voice)
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
as Bucky Brandt
Nobody Knows Anything!
as Mr. Mc Clintock
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as Dr. Willoughby
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Ed Harken
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
as Analyst
Killer Diller
as Ned
2003
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure
as Professor Doornitz
American Wedding
as Harold Flaherty
A Mighty Wind
as Mike LaFontaine
2002
The Year That Trembled
as Frank Woods
2001
How High
as Philip Huntley
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Senator Roger Dickey
When Billie Beat Bobby
as Howard Cosell
The Wedding Planner
as Basil St. Mosely
2000
Best in Show
as Buck Laughlin
The Pooch and the Pauper
as President
Dropping Out
as Paul Blanchard
Chump Change
as Steve's Manager
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
as Mission Commander
Idle Hands
as Dad
Can't Stop Dancing
as Chester
1998
Permanent Midnight
as Craig Ziffer
1997
Breast Men
as Talk Show Host
1996
American Yakuza II
as Loan Officer
Waiting for Guffman
as Ron Albertson
1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
as Reginald Cobbles
Sodbusters
as Clarence Gentry
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
as Lt. Bob Hookstratten
High Strung
as Insurance Salesman
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
as Self
1991
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
as Self / Celebrity Judge
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
as Self
1989
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
as Man #2 at Party
1988
Portrait of a White Marriage
as Hal Harrison
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
1987
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
as Tom Osborne
Roxanne
as Mayor Deebs
1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II
as Hal Harrison
1985
The History of White People in America
as Hal Harrison
Moving Violations
as Terrence "Doc" Williams
Lots of Luck
as A.J. Foley
1984
This Is Spinal Tap
as Colonel on Military Base
1983
Imps*
as Dad
1982
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
1981
The Perfect Woman
as King Kroger
1980
First Family
as Presidential Assistant Feebleman
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
as Robert
1979
Americathon
as Vincent Vanderhoff
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
as Jack LaRosa
1977
Escape from Bogen County
as Pearson
The People's Command Performance: '77
as Self - Ace Trucking Company
Fun with Dick and Jane
as Bob
1976
Silver Streak
as Jerry Jarvis
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
as Peter Linden
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
as Lance Colson
1975
Hustle
as Interrogator
1974
Harrad Summer
as Gary Logan
1973
The Harrad Experiment
as The Ace Trucking Company
1971
Dynamite Chicken
as Ace Trucking Co.
1970
Jenny
as Executive
1969
Model Shop
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1967
Teenage Mother
as Coach