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