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