Fred Willard
- Born
- September 18, 1933
- Died
- May 15, 2020 (86 years old)
- 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.
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Known for
Filmography
- —Totally ObsessedTotally ObsessedSeries
- 2026Who Is Martin Mull?Film · Self
- 2025Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicFilm · Self (archive footage)★ 7.7
- 2021Live at Mister Kelly'sFilm · Self
- 2021Captain DaddyCaptain DaddyFilm · Daddy (voice)
- 2020Lilly's Light: The MovieFilm · Moylin
- 2020Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and CampFilm · Self
- 2020Space ForceSeries · Fred Naird★ 6.5
- 2020Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsFilm · The 'Just Hang On!' Man★ 6.6
- 2020Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight MadnessFilm · Self
- 2020The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on EarthSeries
- 2020Kaufmania!Kaufmania!Film · Self
- 2019What Just Happened??! with Fred SavageSeries
- 2019I Think You Should Leave with Tim RobinsonSeries · New Joe★ 7.0
- 2018Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of LikeFilm · Smitty
- 2017Every 40 YearsFilm · Himself
- 20179JKLSeries · Dick★ 6.2
- 2017Oh DamnFilm
- 2016MascotsFilm · Greg Gammons, Jr.★ 5.4
- 2016Max RoseFilm · Jim Clark
- 2016Here Comes RustyFilm · Mak
- 2016Join or Die with Craig FergusonSeries
- 2016Fifty Shades of BlackFilm · Gary★ 4.9
- 2015BachelorsFilm · Uncle Ulysses
- 2015Show BoatFilm · Cap'n Andy Hawks
- 2015Kevin from WorkSeries · Roger Trousdale★ 5.0
- 2015Russell MadnessFilm · TJ★ 5.2
- 2015The Odd CoupleSeries · Fred Langford★ 5.8
- 2014All-StarsFilm · John Carson★ 6.6
- 2014Tim and Eric's Bedtime StoriesSeries · Dan★ 7.2
- 2014Planes: Fire & RescueFilm · Secretary of the Interior (voice)★ 6.2
- 2014Wish WizardFilm · Hope Giver
- 2014TripTankSeries · 911 Call (voice)
- 2014The YankFilm · Peter Murphy
- 2014ReviewSeries · Jack T. Walthall★ 7.5
- 2013Anchorman 2: The Legend ContinuesFilm · Ed Harken★ 6.1
- 2013The Birthday BoysSeries · Various
- 2013The BirderFilm · Park President
- 2013Dealin' with IdiotsFilm★ 5.3
- 2013Drunk HistorySeries · Deep Throat★ 6.9
- 2013Family TreeSeries · Mike Morton★ 6.4
- 2012The Magic of Belle IsleFilm · Al Kaiser★ 7.0
- 2012Comedy Bang! Bang!Series · Merlin★ 6.4
- 2012I, Martin Short, Goes HomeFilm · Mason Macgillivray
- 201112 Wishes of ChristmasFilm · Jack Volara★ 5.2
- 2011New GirlSeries · Beezus★ 7.4
- 2011Scooby-Doo! Legend of the PhantosaurFilm · Mr. Hubley (voice)★ 7.7
- 2011Franklin & BashSeries · Wallace Clayton★ 7.3
- 2011My Future BoyfriendFilm · Bob★ 5.3
- 2011Accidentally in LoveFilm · Dick Brocton★ 6.0
- 2011Your Love Never FailsFilm · Paul★ 5.8
- 2011Fred & VinnieFilm · Movie Star
- 2010G.I. Joe: RenegadesSeries · Mayor Lockridge (voice)
- 2010Glory DazeSeries · Doctor
- 2010Expecting MaryFilm · Jerry Zee
- 2010Raising HopeSeries · Mr. Swift★ 7.5
- 2010Hot in ClevelandSeries · Doctor Hill★ 7.2
- 2010Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His MatchFilm · Angus
- 2010Holyman UndercoverFilm · Richard
- 2010Lilly's LightFilm · Moylin
- 2009Modern FamilySeries · Frank Dunphy★ 7.9
- 2009School GyrlsFilm · Mr Lockwood
- 2009CommunitySeries · Alter-Pierce★ 8.0
- 2009In Gayle We TrustIn Gayle We TrustSeries · Pete
- 2009Youth in RevoltFilm · Mr. Ferguson★ 6.1
- 2009Scouts HonorScouts HonorFilm · Game Master
- 2009Tosh.0Series★ 5.8
- 2009Official RejectionFilm · Self
- 2009CastleSeries · Hank McPhee★ 8.0
- 2008HaroldFilm · Dr. Pratt★ 5.6
- 2008WALL·EFilm · Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO★ 8.1
- 2008Free RadioSeries · Dale Knutson
- 2008Betsy's Kindergarten AdventuresSeries · Bus Driver Bob (voice)
- 2007Transformers: AnimatedSeries · Swindle (voice)★ 8.0
- 2007Wizards of Waverly PlaceSeries · Mr. Stuffleby★ 8.6
- 2007Pushing DaisiesSeries · The Great Herrmann★ 7.9
- 2007ChuckSeries · Craig Turner★ 7.7
- 2007Back to YouSeries · Marsh McGinley
- 2007Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider QueenFilm · Boogey (voice)★ 8.3
- 2007Fired!Film · Self
- 2007I Could Never Be Your WomanFilm · Marty★ 5.9
- 2007The Wedding BellsSeries
- 2007Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey AdventureFilm · The Boogey Man (voice)★ 7.5
- 2007Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!Series · Tragg, Mancierge★ 7.2
- 2007Epic MovieFilm · Aslo★ 3.9
- 2007I'll Believe YouFilm · Mr. Fratus
- 2006Fighting WordsFilm · Longfellow
- 2006Re-AnimatedFilm · Milt Appleday★ 6.4
- 2006For Your ConsiderationFilm · Chuck★ 5.8
- 2006Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't HappenFilm · Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
- 2006Comedy Central Roast of William ShatnerFilm · Self - Roaster★ 6.5
- 2006Monster HouseFilm · Dad (voice)★ 6.7
- 2006Ira & AbbyFilm · Michael Willoughby★ 5.6
- 2006Church BallFilm · Bishop Linderman
- 2006Date MovieFilm · Bernie Funkyerdoder★ 4.3
- 2005The BoondocksSeries · Mr. Joe Petto (voice)★ 8.3
- 2005Chicken LittleFilm · Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)★ 5.9
- 2005Love WreckedFilm · Ben Taylor★ 5.2
- 2005The AristocratsFilm · Self★ 5.9
- 2005The CloserSeries · Santa Jack★ 7.8
- 2004Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieFilm · Ed Harken★ 6.0
- 2004Elf: Christmas in TinseltownFilm · Self
- 2004Tom Goes to the MayorSeries · Garry Friendly (voice)★ 6.8
- 2004The Nutcracker and the MousekingFilm · Bubble (voice)
- 2004The BatmanSeries · Ross (voice), Announcer / Instructor (voice)★ 8.0
- 200450 Ways to Leave Your LoverFilm · Bucky Brandt
- 2004Nobody Knows Anything!Film · Mr. McClintock★ 3.6
- 2004Living in TV LandLiving in TV LandSeries
- 2004Harold & Kumar Go to White CastleFilm · Dr. Willoughby★ 6.6
- 2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyFilm · Ed Harken★ 6.7
- 2004Frasier: Analyzing the LaughterFilm · Analyst
- 2004Best Week EverSeries
- 2004American Pie: RevealedFilm · Self★ 6.0
- 2004Killer DillerFilm · Ned
- 2003Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island AdventureFilm · Professor Doornitz★ 4.0
- 2003A Minute with Stan HooperSeries · Fred Hawkins
- 2003Cold PizzaCold PizzaSeries
- 2003American WeddingFilm · Harold Flaherty★ 6.2
- 2003A Mighty WindFilm · Mike LaFontaine★ 6.8
- 20023-SouthSeries
- 2002Kim PossibleSeries · Jack Hench (voice), Jack Hench / Receptionist (voice)★ 7.5
- 2002The Year That TrembledFilm · Frank Woods
- 2002Watching EllieSeries · Fred
- 2002Teamo SupremoSeries · (voice)
- 2001How HighFilm · Philip Huntley★ 6.4
- 2001Maybe It's MeSeries · Jerry Stage
- 2001Inside SchwartzInside SchwartzSeries · Dick Newton
- 2001UndeclaredSeries · Professor Duggan★ 7.3
- 2001The Legend of TarzanSeries · Baruti (voice)★ 7.0
- 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandySeries · Boogey★ 8.1
- 2001The Downer ChannelSeries
- 2001Dinner for FiveSeries
- 2001Teddy Bears' PicnicFilm · Senator Roger Dickey
- 2001When Billie Beat BobbyFilm · Howard Cosell
- 2001The Fighting FitzgeraldsSeries
- 2001The Wedding PlannerFilm · Basil St. Mosely★ 5.9
- 2001Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly'sFilm
- 2000BetteSeries
- 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star CommandSeries · Pa (voice)★ 6.6
- 2000Best in ShowFilm · Buck Laughlin★ 6.9
- 2000GirlfriendsSeries · Dr. Percy Bales★ 7.3
- 2000The Pooch and the PauperFilm · President
- 2000Dropping OutFilm · Paul Blanchard
- 2000Chump ChangeFilm · Steve's Manager
- 1999Ladies ManSeries · Larry Little
- 1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeFilm · Mission Commander★ 6.3
- 1999Idle HandsFilm · Dad★ 6.2
- 1999Family GuySeries · Dave Campbell (voice)★ 7.4
- 1999Can't Stop DancingFilm · Chester
- 1998The HughleysSeries · Richard Jacobson, Applegate
- 1998Permanent MidnightFilm · Craig Ziffer★ 5.9
- 1998HerculesSeries · Vic (voice)★ 6.8
- 1998Oh BabySeries
- 1998That '70s ShowSeries · Charlie★ 7.9
- 1998Two Guys and a GirlSeries · Frank Farber★ 7.2
- 1997Breast MenFilm · Talk Show Host (uncredited)★ 5.3
- 1997The Weird Al ShowSeries · Award Show Host
- 1997Ally McBealSeries · Dr. Harold Madison★ 6.5
- 1997City GuysSeries
- 1997steve.oedekerk.comFilm
- 1997Stargate SG-1Series · Jacek★ 8.3
- 1997Just Shoot Me!Series · Larry★ 6.6
- 1997Waiting for GuffmanFilm · Ron Albertson★ 7.0
- 1997King of the HillSeries · Officer Brown (voice), Ranger Bradley / Reclining Hippie (voice), Chairman / Geiger (voice)★ 7.4
- 1996Hey Arnold!Series★ 8.0
- 1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries · Bobby Calzone★ 7.8
- 1996CluelessSeries · Joe Pasadine★ 6.4
- 1996Everybody Loves RaymondSeries · Hank MacDougall★ 6.8
- 1996Back to BackFilm · Loan Officer★ 5.4
- 1996Dexter's LaboratorySeries · F.R.E.D. (voice)★ 7.7
- 1995Prehysteria! 3Film★ 4.3
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries · Fred tuttle★ 6.5
- 1995The Wayans Bros.Series · Dick Ferndale★ 7.2
- 1994FriendsSeries · Mr. Lipson★ 8.4
- 1994SodbustersFilm · Clarence Gentry
- 1994Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never DieFilm · Reginald Cobbles
- 1994Sister, SisterSeries · Mr. Mitushka★ 7.0
- 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries · Harry Fellows★ 7.1
- 1993Dave's WorldSeries · Bud
- 1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries · President Garner★ 6.9
- 1993Saved by the Bell: The New ClassSeries · Mr. Huffington★ 5.9
- 1992A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-OutFilm · Lt. Bob Hookstratten★ 6.1
- 1992The Ben Stiller ShowSeries★ 5.0
- 1992Mad About YouSeries · Henry Vincent★ 6.8
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries★ 5.3
- 1992High StrungFilm · Insurance Salesman★ 6.0
- 1992Martin Mull: Talent Takes a HolidayFilm · Self
- 1991The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay LenoFilm · Self / Celebrity Judge
- 1991Step by StepSeries · Bert Lambert★ 7.8
- 1991Tom Arnold: The Naked TruthTom Arnold: The Naked TruthFilm · Self
- 1991Harry and the HendersonsSeries · Chick Fox★ 5.8
- 1990Dream OnSeries · Fenton Harley★ 6.9
- 1989The SimpsonsSeries · Wally Kogen (voice)★ 8.0
- 1989Family MattersSeries · Vice Principal Mallet★ 6.8
- 1989I, Martin Short, Goes HollywoodFilm · Man #2 at Party
- 1988Murphy BrownSeries★ 6.5
- 1988RoseanneSeries★ 6.8
- 1988My Secret IdentitySeries★ 7.0
- 1988Portrait of a White MarriageFilm · Hal Harrison
- 1988Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of SteelFilm · Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
- 1987Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance HallFilm · Tom Osborne
- 1987Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, OhioFilm · Self
- 1987RoxanneFilm · Mayor Deebs★ 6.4
- 1987D.C. FolliesSeries
- 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries · Stan★ 7.7
- 1986Fast TimesSeries · Gus Pantelis
- 1986The History of White People in America: Volume IIFilm · Hal Harrison
- 1985George Burns Comedy WeekSeries
- 1985The Golden GirlsSeries · Bob★ 7.6
- 1985The History of White People in AmericaFilm · Hal Harrison
- 1985Moving ViolationsFilm · Terrence "Doc" Williams★ 5.4
- 1985Lots of LuckFilm · A.J. Foley
- 1984Murder, She WroteSeries · Lt. Phillips★ 7.5
- 1984This Is Spinal TapFilm · Lt. Hookstratten★ 7.4
- 1983Imps*Film · Dad
- 1983Mama's FamilySeries★ 7.5
- 1982Twilight Theater IIFilm · Self- Guest
- 1982Faerie Tale TheatreSeries · Paul★ 8.1
- 1982National Lampoon's Movie MadnessFilm · President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'★ 3.5
- 1982American PlayhouseSeries · Tom Osborne (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
- 1981The Perfect WomanFilm · King Kroger
- 1980First FamilyFilm · Presidential Assistant Feebleman
- 1980How to Beat the High Cost of LivingFilm · Robert★ 5.4
- 1979Salem's LotSeries · Larry Crockett★ 6.8
- 1979AmericathonFilm · Vincent Vanderhoff
- 1979Real PeopleSeries · Co-Host
- 1979Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady TruckersFilm · Jack LaRosa
- 1979$weepstake$$weepstake$Series · Don
- 1978Space ForceFilm · Captain Thomas Woods
- 1978America 2-NightSeries · Jerry Hubbard
- 1977Escape from Bogen CountyFilm · Pearson
- 1977We've Got Each OtherSeries
- 1977The Love BoatSeries · Richard Henderson, Lou★ 6.3
- 1977Fernwood 2 NightSeries · Jerry Hubbard
- 1977Cracking UpFilm
- 1977TabithaSeries
- 1977The People's Command Performance: '77Film · Self - Ace Trucking Company
- 1977Fun with Dick and JaneFilm · Bob★ 6.6
- 1976Silver StreakFilm · Jerry Jarvis★ 6.7
- 1976Sirota's CourtSirota's CourtSeries · H.R. 'Bud' Nugent
- 1976Chesty Anderson U.S. NavyFilm · Peter Linden
- 1976How to Break Up a Happy DivorceFilm · Lance Colson
- 1976Good HeavensSeries
- 1976Laverne & ShirleySeries★ 7.1
- 1975HustleFilm · Interrogator★ 5.7
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSeries · Bear City Narrator (voice) (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1974Harrad SummerFilm · Gary Logan
- 1973The Burns and Schreiber Comedy HourThe Burns and Schreiber Comedy HourSeries
- 1973The Harrad ExperimentFilm · The Ace Trucking Company
- 1972The Bob Newhart ShowSeries · John Emil Tobin★ 7.5
- 1971Dynamite ChickenFilm · Self - Ace Trucking Co.
- 1970JennyFilm · Executive
- 1969Love, American StyleSeries · Douglas★ 6.2
- 1969Model ShopFilm · Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)★ 6.5
- 1967Teenage MotherFilm · Coach
- 1966Pistols 'n' PetticoatsSeries
- 1965Get SmartSeries · Lundy★ 8.0
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries · Professor Koffka★ 7.6
