Fred Willard

Actor

1933-09-18 – 2020-05-15 · Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Frederick Charles Willard (born 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.

• WALL·E (2008) — Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — Ed Harken
• American Wedding (2003) — Harold Flaherty
• Monster House (2006) — Dad (voice)
• Chicken Little (2005) — Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
• Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) — Mission Commander
• Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) — Ed Harken
• Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) — Dr. Willoughby
• The Wedding Planner (2001) — Basil St. Mosely
• Epic Movie (2007) — Aslo
• This Is Spinal Tap (1984) — Lt. Hookstratten
• Fifty Shades of Black (2016) — Gary
• How High (2001) — Philip Huntley
• Date Movie (2006) — Bernie Funkyerdoder
• Youth in Revolt (2009) — Mr. Ferguson
• Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014) — Secretary of the Interior (voice)
• Idle Hands (1999) — Dad
• Roxanne (1987) — Mayor Deebs
• Best in Show (2000) — Buck Laughlin
• Love Wrecked (2005) — Ben Taylor
• I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) — Marty
• The Magic of Belle Isle (2012) — Al Kaiser
• Silver Streak (1976) — Jerry Jarvis
• Waiting for Guffman (1997) — Ron Albertson