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