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