Fred Willard
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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.
Known for
Credits
WALL·E (2008)
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Monster House (2006)
as Dad (voice)
Chicken Little (2005)
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
as Mission Commander
American Wedding (2003)
as Harold Flaherty
Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
as Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
as Ed Harken
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
as Ed Harken
The Wedding Planner (2001)
as Basil St. Mosely
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)
as Dr. Willoughby
Epic Movie (2007)
as Aslo
Idle Hands (1999)
as Dad
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
as Lt. Hookstratten
Best in Show (2000)
as Buck Laughlin
Breast Men (1997)
as Talk Show Host (uncredited)
Fifty Shades of Black (2016)
as Gary
Love Wrecked (2005)
as Ben Taylor
Date Movie (2006)
as Bernie Funkyerdoder
How High (2001)
as Philip Huntley
I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)
as Marty
The Magic of Belle Isle (2012)
as Al Kaiser
Youth in Revolt (2009)
as Mr. Ferguson
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur (2011)
as Mr. Hubley (voice)
Silver Streak (1976)
as Jerry Jarvis
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
as Bob
The Aristocrats (2005)
as Self
Roxanne (1987)
as Mayor Deebs
National Lampoon's Movie Madness (1982)
as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music (2025)
as Self (archive footage)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (2004)
as Ed Harken
For Your Consideration (2006)
as Chuck
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure (2007)
as The Boogey Man (voice)
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
as The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure (2003)
as Professor Doornitz
A Mighty Wind (2003)
as Mike LaFontaine
Your Love Never Fails (2011)
as Paul
Moving Violations (1985)
as Terrence "Doc" Williams
Permanent Midnight (1998)
as Craig Ziffer
How to Beat the High Cost of Living (1980)
as Robert
Harold (2008)
as Dr. Pratt
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen (2007)
as Boogey (voice)
Americathon (1979)
as Vincent Vanderhoff
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020)
as Self
School Gyrls (2009)
as Mr Lockwood
Waiting for Guffman (1997)
as Ron Albertson
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out (1992)
as Lt. Bob Hookstratten
Bachelors (2015)
as Uncle Ulysses
Hustle (1975)
as Interrogator
Show Boat (2015)
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers (1979)
as Jack LaRosa
Who Is Martin Mull? (2026)
as Self
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking (2004)
as Bubble (voice)
When Billie Beat Bobby (2001)
as Howard Cosell
Back to Back (1996)
as Loan Officer
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness (2020)
as Self
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner (2006)
as Self - Roaster
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988)
as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
I, Martin Short, Goes Home (2012)
as Mason Macgillivray
Russell Madness (2015)
as TJ
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die (1994)
as Reginald Cobbles
12 Wishes of Christmas (2011)
as Jack Volara
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989)
as Man #2 at Party
American Pie: Revealed (2004)
as Self
Live at Mister Kelly's (2021)
as Self
Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
as Chester
Holyman Undercover (2010)
as Richard
The History of White People in America: Volume II (1986)
as Hal Harrison
The Year That Trembled (2002)
as Frank Woods
Portrait of a White Marriage (1988)
as Hal Harrison
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (2004)
as Bucky Brandt
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen (2006)
as Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
First Family (1980)
as Presidential Assistant Feebleman
Wish Wizard (2014)
as Hope Giver
Accidentally in Love (2011)
as Dick Brocton
Model Shop (1969)
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Re-Animated (2006)
as Milt Appleday
The History of White People in America (1985)
as Hal Harrison
Fred & Vinnie (2011)
as Movie Star
Mascots (2016)
as Greg Gammons, Jr.
Ira & Abby (2006)
as Michael Willoughby
Sodbusters (1994)
as Clarence Gentry
Lilly's Light: The Movie (2020)
as Moylin
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce (1976)
as Lance Colson
The Harrad Experiment (1973)
as The Ace Trucking Company
I'll Believe You (2007)
as Mr. Fratus
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall (1987)
as Tom Osborne
Captain Daddy (2021)
as Daddy (voice)
Prehysteria! 3 (1995)
Actor
The People's Command Performance: '77 (1977)
as Self - Ace Trucking Company
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth (1991)
as Self
The Pooch and the Pauper (2000)
as President
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004)
as Analyst
Nobody Knows Anything! (2004)
as Mr. McClintock
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno (1991)
as Self / Celebrity Judge
Dealin' with Idiots (2013)
Actor
All-Stars (2014)
as John Carson
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)
as Senator Roger Dickey
Escape from Bogen County (1977)
as Pearson
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like (2018)
as Smitty
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match (2010)
as Angus
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy (1976)
as Peter Linden
My Future Boyfriend (2011)
as Bob
Imps* (1983)
as Dad
Kaufmania! (2020)
as Self
Killer Diller (2004)
as Ned
Teenage Mother (1967)
as Coach
Max Rose (2016)
as Jim Clark
The Birder (2013)
as Park President
Oh Damn (2017)
Actor
High Strung (1992)
as Insurance Salesman
Chump Change (2000)
as Steve's Manager
Dynamite Chicken (1971)
as Self - Ace Trucking Co.
steve.oedekerk.com (1997)
Actor
Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, Ohio (1987)
as Self
Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown (2004)
as Self
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's (2001)
Actor
Fighting Words (2006)
as Longfellow
Official Rejection (2009)
as Self
Lots of Luck (1985)
as A.J. Foley
Expecting Mary (2010)
as Jerry Zee
Jenny (1970)
as Executive
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday (1992)
as Self
Dropping Out (2000)
as Paul Blanchard
Twilight Theater II (1982)
as Self- Guest
Fired! (2007)
as Self
Harrad Summer (1974)
as Gary Logan
Here Comes Rusty (2016)
as Mak
Space Force (1978)
as Captain Thomas Woods
The Yank (2014)
as Peter Murphy
The Perfect Woman (1981)
as King Kroger
Lilly's Light (2010)
as Moylin
Church Ball (2006)
as Bishop Linderman
Cracking Up (1977)
Actor
Scouts Honor (2009)
as Game Master
Every 40 Years (2017)
as Himself