Fred Willard

Actor

Born: September 18, 1933 (86 years old)

Died: May 15, 2020

Place of birth: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography (181)

• WALL·E (2008, ★ 8.1)
• Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure (2007, ★ 7.5)
• Lots of Luck (1985, ★ 7.4)
• Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen (2007, ★ 8.3)
• This Is Spinal Tap (1984, ★ 7.4)
• Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur (2011, ★ 7.7)
• Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025, ★ 7.8)
• The Simpsons (1989, ★ 8)
• Hey Arnold! (1996, ★ 8)
• Castle (2009, ★ 8)
• 3-South (2002, ★ 8.2)
• Friends (1994, ★ 8.4)
• America 2-Night (1978, ★ 8.2)
• The Batman (2004, ★ 8)
• The Boondocks (2005, ★ 8.2)
• City Guys (1997, ★ 8.3)
• Bette (2000, ★ 7.9)
• Faerie Tale Theatre (1982, ★ 8.1)
• Stargate SG-1 (1997, ★ 8.3)
• The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy (2001, ★ 8.1)
• Community (2009, ★ 8)
• Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996, ★ 7.8)
• Wizards of Waverly Place (2007, ★ 8.6)
• Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004, ★ 6.6)
• Fun with Dick and Jane (1977, ★ 6.5)
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004, ★ 6.7)
• Monster House (2006, ★ 6.7)
• A Mighty Wind (2003, ★ 6.8)
• Best in Show (2000, ★ 6.9)
• Waiting for Guffman (1997, ★ 7)