Fred Willard
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An American comic actor and a master of deadpan improvisation. Fred Willard was a fixture of Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, stealing scenes as the clueless dog-show commentator in 'Best in Show' (2000) and the oblivious folk-music host in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003). He voiced the human captain's boss in 'WALL·E' (2008), appeared in 'Anchorman' (2004), and delighted television audiences on 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Modern Family'. Born in Ohio and working until his death in 2020, he was a beloved specialist in cheerfully witless characters.
Fred Willard
84 Movies
84 Series
An American comic actor and a master of deadpan improvisation. Fred Willard was a fixture of Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, stealing scenes as the clueless dog-show commentator in 'Best in Show' (2000) and the oblivious folk-music host in 'A Mighty Wind' (2003). He voiced the human captain's boss in 'WALL·E' (2008), appeared in 'Anchorman' (2004), and delighted television audiences on 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and 'Modern Family'. Born in Ohio and working until his death in 2020, he was a beloved specialist in cheerfully witless characters.
Movies
Plays Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
WALL·E
2008
Plays Dad (voice)
Monster House
2006
Plays Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Chicken Little
2005
Plays Mission Commander
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Plays Harold Flaherty
American Wedding
2003
Plays Ed Harken
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
Plays Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
Plays Dad
Idle Hands
1999
Plays Aslo
Epic Movie
2007
Plays Basil St. Mosely
The Wedding Planner
2001
Plays Ben Taylor
Love Wrecked
2005
Plays Ed Harken
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
Plays Dr. Willoughby
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
Plays Lt. Hookstratten
This Is Spinal Tap
1984
Plays Bernie Funkyerdoder
Date Movie
2006
Plays Philip Huntley
How High
2001
Plays Mr Lockwood
School Gyrls
2009
Plays Buck Laughlin
Best in Show
2000
Plays Gary
Fifty Shades of Black
2016
Plays Dr. Pratt
Harold
2008
Plays Al Kaiser
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012
Plays Marty
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007
Plays Bob
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977
Plays Mayor Deebs
Roxanne
1987
Plays Uncle Ulysses
Bachelors
2015
Plays Chuck
For Your Consideration
2006
Plays Mr. Hubley (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
2011
Plays Jerry Jarvis
Silver Streak
1976
Plays Hope Giver
Wish Wizard
2014
Plays Mr. Ferguson
Youth in Revolt
2009
Plays Movie Star
Fred & Vinnie
2011
Plays Vincent Vanderhoff
Americathon
1979
Plays Professor Doornitz
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003
Plays Cap'n Andy Hawks
Show Boat
2015
Plays Mike LaFontaine
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Ed Harken
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004
Plays Craig Ziffer
Permanent Midnight
1998
Plays Moylin
Lilly's Light: The Movie
2020
Plays Ron Albertson
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Plays Mr. Fratus
I'll Believe You
2007
Plays Richard
Holyman Undercover
2010
Plays Greg Gammons, Jr.
Mascots
2016
Plays President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982
Plays Terrence "Doc" Williams
Moving Violations
1985
Plays Interrogator
Hustle
1975
Plays Mason Macgillivray
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012
Plays President
The Pooch and the Pauper
2000
Plays Coach
Teenage Mother
1967
Plays Bubble (voice)
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
2004
Plays TJ
Russell Madness
2015
TV Shows
Plays Jerry Hubbard
America 2-Night
1978
Plays (voice)
Teamo Supremo
2002
Plays Bus Driver Bob (voice)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures
2008
Plays Jerry Stage
Maybe It's Me
2001
Plays Marsh McGinley
Back to You
2007
Plays Frank Dunphy
Modern Family
2009
Plays Hank MacDougall
Everybody Loves Raymond
1996
Plays Fred Hawkins
A Minute with Stan Hooper
2003
Plays Host
Trust Us with Your Life
2012
Plays Officer Brown (voice)
King of the Hill
1997
Plays Henry Vincent
Mad About You
1992
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Jack T. Walthall
Review
2014
Plays Vice Principal Mallet
Family Matters
1989
Plays Fred Naird
Space Force
2020
Plays Mike Morton
Family Tree
2013
Plays Mr. Mitushka
Sister, Sister
1994
Plays Pa (voice)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
2000
Plays Jack Hench (voice)
Kim Possible
2002
Plays President Garner
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Plays Larry Crockett
Salem's Lot
1979
Plays Fred
Watching Ellie
2002
Plays Baruti (voice)
The Legend of Tarzan
2001
Plays Swindle (voice)
Transformers: Animated
2007
Plays Larry Little
Ladies Man
1999
Plays Doctor
Glory Daze
2010
Plays Dale Knutson
Free Radio
2008
Plays Ross (voice)
The Batman
2004
Plays Vic (voice)
Hercules
1998
Plays Mr. Stuffleby
Wizards of Waverly Place
2007
Latest Trailers
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Live at Mister Kelly's
Full Filmography
Lilly's Light: The Movie
Moylin
2020
Film
Space Force
Fred Naird · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
New Joe · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Smitty
2018
Film
9JKL
Dick · 1 episode
2017–
TV
Mascots
Greg Gammons, Jr.
2016
Film
Max Rose
Jim Clark
2016
Film
Here Comes Rusty
Mak
2016
Film
Fifty Shades of Black
Gary
2016
Film
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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 84 movies and 82 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 Live at Mister Kelly's, which premiered on September 17, 2021.
What TV shows has Fred Willard appeared in?
On television, Fred Willard has appeared in The Simpsons, Friends, Family Guy, Modern Family.
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.