Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Actor

Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
September 18, 1933

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.

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Representative Works

WALL·E
WALL·E
8.1
/ English
Monster House
Monster House
6.7
/ English
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Planes: Fire & Rescue
6.2
/ English
Chicken Little
Chicken Little
5.9
/ English
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
6.7
/ English
Idle Hands
Idle Hands
6.2
/ English
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
6.3
/ English
American Wedding
American Wedding
6.2
/ English
Epic Movie
Epic Movie
3.9
/ English
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
6.1
/ English
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
6.6
/ English
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
7.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

WALL·E
2008Winner

Best Performance

WALL·E

Monster House
2006Nominee

Best Performance

Monster House

Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014Nominee

Best Performance

Planes: Fire & Rescue

Career Highlights

Chicken Little
2005Highlight

Best Performance

Chicken Little

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004Highlight

Best Performance

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

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