Fred Willard

Fred Willard

Born September 18, 1933 (Age: 92) 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.
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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Filmography

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

2025 as Self (archive footage) Age: 91
No Image

Captain Daddy

2021 as Daddy (voice) Age: 87
Max Rose

Max Rose

2016 as Jim Clark Age: 82
Fifty Shades of Black

Fifty Shades of Black

2016 as Gary Age: 82
Bachelors

Bachelors

2015 as Uncle Ulysses Age: 82
Planes: Fire & Rescue

Planes: Fire & Rescue

2014 as Secretary of the Interior (voice) Age: 80
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

2013 as Ed Harken Age: 80
The Magic of Belle Isle

The Magic of Belle Isle

2012 as Al Kaiser Age: 78
I, Martin Short, Goes Home

I, Martin Short, Goes Home

2012 as Age: 78
School Gyrls

School Gyrls

2009 as Mr Lockwood Age: 76
Youth in Revolt

Youth in Revolt

2009 as Mr. Ferguson Age: 75
WALL·E

WALL·E

2008 as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO Age: 74
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen

Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen

2007 as Boogey (voice) Age: 73
I Could Never Be Your Woman

I Could Never Be Your Woman

2007 as Marty Age: 73
Epic Movie

Epic Movie

2007 as Aslo Age: 73
I'll Believe You

I'll Believe You

2007 as Mr. Fratus Age: 73
For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

2006 as Chuck Age: 73
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner

Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner

2006 as Self - Roaster Age: 72
Monster House

Monster House

2006 as Dad (voice) Age: 72
Church Ball

Church Ball

2006 as Bishop Linderman Age: 72
Date Movie

Date Movie

2006 as Bernie Funkyerdoder Age: 72
Chicken Little

Chicken Little

2005 as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice) Age: 72
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

2004 as Dr. Willoughby Age: 70
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

2004 as Ed Harken Age: 70
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter

Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter

2004 as Analyst Age: 70
American Wedding

American Wedding

2003 as Harold Flaherty Age: 69
A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

2003 as Mike LaFontaine Age: 69
The Year That Trembled

The Year That Trembled

2002 as Frank Woods Age: 68
How High

How High

2001 as Philip Huntley Age: 68
Teddy Bears' Picnic

Teddy Bears' Picnic

2001 as Senator Roger Dickey Age: 67
The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

2001 as Basil St. Mosely Age: 67
Best in Show

Best in Show

2000 as Buck Laughlin Age: 67
The Pooch and the Pauper

The Pooch and the Pauper

2000 as President Age: 66
Dropping Out

Dropping Out

2000 as Paul Blanchard Age: 66
Chump Change

Chump Change

2000 as Steve's Manager Age: 66
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

1999 as Mission Commander Age: 65
Idle Hands

Idle Hands

1999 as Dad Age: 65
Permanent Midnight

Permanent Midnight

1998 as Craig Ziffer Age: 64
Breast Men

Breast Men

1997 as Talk Show Host Age: 64
steve.oedekerk.com

steve.oedekerk.com

1997 as Age: 63
Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

1997 as Ron Albertson Age: 63
Back to Back

Back to Back

1996 as Loan Officer Age: 62
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out

1992 as Lt. Bob Hookstratten Age: 59
High Strung

High Strung

1992 as Insurance Salesman Age: 58
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday

Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday

1992 as Self Age: 58
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno

The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno

1991 as Self / Celebrity Judge Age: 58
No Image

Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth

1991 as Self Age: 57
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

1989 as Man #2 at Party Age: 55
Portrait of a White Marriage

Portrait of a White Marriage

1988 as Hal Harrison Age: 54
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel

1988 as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor Age: 54
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall

Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall

1987 as Tom Osborne Age: 54
Roxanne

Roxanne

1987 as Mayor Deebs Age: 53
The History of White People in America

The History of White People in America

1985 as Hal Harrison Age: 51
Moving Violations

Moving Violations

1985 as Terrence "Doc" Williams Age: 51
Lots of Luck

Lots of Luck

1985 as A.J. Foley Age: 51
This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984 as Lt. Hookstratten Age: 50
National Lampoon's Movie Madness

National Lampoon's Movie Madness

1982 as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters' Age: 48
The Perfect Woman

The Perfect Woman

1981 as King Kroger Age: 47
First Family

First Family

1980 as Presidential Assistant Feebleman Age: 47
How to Beat the High Cost of Living

How to Beat the High Cost of Living

1980 as Robert Age: 46
Space Force

Space Force

1978 as Captain Thomas Woods Age: 44
The People's Command Performance: '77

The People's Command Performance: '77

1977 as Self - Ace Trucking Company Age: 43
Fun with Dick and Jane

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977 as Bob Age: 43
Silver Streak

Silver Streak

1976 as Jerry Jarvis Age: 43
Hustle

Hustle

1975 as Interrogator Age: 42
Harrad Summer

Harrad Summer

1974 as Gary Logan Age: 40
The Harrad Experiment

The Harrad Experiment

1973 as The Ace Trucking Company Age: 39
Model Shop

Model Shop

1969 as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) Age: 35