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Fred Willard
Fred Willard

Fred Willard

🎂 Sep 18, 1933 — 🕯️ May 15, 2020 (86 years) Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Fred Willard is an actor born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO in WALL·E, Ed Harken in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Harold Flaherty in American Wedding. They have also starred in Modern Family and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. Over more than 59 years they have gathered close to 131 films and 157 TV productions, working mainly across genres like comedy, animation.
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WALL·E
WALL·E
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
 Modern Family
Modern Family
as Frank Dunphy
 The Simpsons
The Simpsons
as Wally Kogen (voice)
 Fernwood 2 Night
Fernwood 2 Night
as Jerry Hubbard
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Lilly's Light: The Movie
Lilly's Light: The Movie
Moylin
2020
Film Space Force
Space Force
Fred Naird
2020–
TV I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
New Joe
2019–
TV Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Smitty
2018
Film 9JKL
9JKL
Dick
2017–
TV Mascots
Mascots
Greg Gammons, Jr.
2016
Film Max Rose
Max Rose
Jim Clark
2016
Film Here Comes Rusty
Here Comes Rusty
Mak
2016
Film Fifty Shades of Black
Fifty Shades of Black
Gary
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fred Willard still alive?
Fred Willard passed away on May 15, 2020 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Fred Willard?
Fred Willard is best known for roles in WALL·E, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, American Wedding.
How many movies has Fred Willard been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1967), Fred Willard has appeared in 131 movies and 147 TV shows.
What was Fred Willard's first movie?
The career of Fred Willard began with Teenage Mother (1967).
What is Fred Willard's most recent movie or series?
Fred Willard's most recent release is Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music, which premiered on January 27, 2025.
What TV shows has Fred Willard appeared in?
On television, Fred Willard has appeared in The Simpsons, Friends, Family Guy, Modern Family.
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Fred Willard
Fred Willard
1933-09-18 · 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.

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