Frederick Charles Willard (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
| Homepage | http://fredwillard.com/ |
|---|---|
| Birth Location | Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA |
| Born | 1933-09-18 |
| Died | 2020-05-15 |
Movies
Live at Mister Kelly's
as Self
2021
2020
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
as The 'Just Hang On!' Man
2020
2020
Kaufmania!
as Himself
2020
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
as Smitty
2018
Every 40 Years
as Himself
2017
2017
Mascots
as Greg Gammons, Jr.
2016
Max Rose
as Jim Clark
2016
Here Comes Rusty
as Mak
2016
Fifty Shades of Black
as Gary
2016
Bachelors
as Uncle Ulysses
2015
Show Boat
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
2015
Russell Madness
as TJ
2015
All-Stars
as John Carson
2014
Planes: Fire & Rescue
as Secretary of the Interior (voice)
2014
Wish Wizard
as Hope Giver
2014
The Yank
as Peter Murphy
2014
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
as Ed Harken
2013
The Birder
as Park President
2013
2013
The Magic of Belle Isle
as Al Kaiser
2012
12 Wishes of Christmas
as Jack Volara
2011
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
as Mr. Hubley (voice)
2011
Accidentally in Love
as Dick Brocton
2011
Your Love Never Fails
as Paul
2011
Fred & Vinnie
as Movie Star
2011
Backwash
as Self
2010
Expecting Mary
as Jerry Zee
2010
2010
Holyman Undercover
as Richard
2010
School Gyrls
as Mr Lockwood
2009
Youth in Revolt
as Mr. Ferguson
2009
Scouts Honor
as Game Master
2009
Official Rejection
as Self
2009
Harold
as Dr. Pratt
2008
WALL·E
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
2008
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
as Boogey (voice)
2007
Fired!
as Himself
2007
I Could Never Be Your Woman
as Marty
2007
Fighting Words
as Longfellow
2007
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
as The Boogey Man (voice)
2007
Epic Movie
as Aslo
2007
I'll Believe You
as Mr. Fratus
2007
Re-Animated
as Milt Appleday
2006
For Your Consideration
as Chuck
2006
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
as Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
2006
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
as Self - Roaster
2006
Monster House
as Dad (voice)
2006
Ira & Abby
as Michael Willoughby
2006
Church Ball
as Bishop Linderman
2006
Date Movie
as Bernie Funkyerdoder
2006
Chicken Little
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
2005
Love Wrecked
as Ben Taylor
2005
The Aristocrats
as Self
2005
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
as Ed Harken
2004
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
as Bubble (voice)
2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
as Bucky Brandt
2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
as Mr. Mc Clintock
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Ed Harken
2004
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
as Dr. Willoughby
2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
as Analyst
2004
Killer Diller
as Ned
2004
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
as Professor Doornitz
2003
American Wedding
as Harold Flaherty
2003
A Mighty Wind
as Mike LaFontaine
2003
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Senator Roger Dickey
2002
The Year That Trembled
as Frank Woods
2002
How High
as Philip Huntley
2001
When Billie Beat Bobby
as Howard Cosell
2001
The Wedding Planner
as Basil St. Mosely
2001
Best in Show
as Buck Laughlin
2000
The Pooch and the Pauper
as President
2000
Chump Change
as Steve's Manager
2000
Dropping Out
as Paul Blanchard
2000
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
as Mission Commander
1999
Idle Hands
as Dad
1999
Can't Stop Dancing
as Chester
1999
Permanent Midnight
as Craig Ziffer
1998
Breast Men
as Talk Show Host
1997
1997
Back to Back
as Loan Officer
1996
Waiting for Guffman
as Ron Albertson
1996
1995
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
as Reginald Cobbles
1994
Sodbusters
as Clarence Gentry
1994
The Return of Spinal Tap
as Lt. Bob Hookstratten
1992
High Strung
as Insurance Salesman
1992
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
as Self / Celebrity Judge
1991
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
as Self
1991
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
as Man #2 at Party
1989
Portrait of a White Marriage
as Hal Harrison
1988
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
1988
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
as Tom Osborne
1987
Roxanne
as Mayor Deebs
1987
The History of White People in America: Volume II
as Hal Harrison
1986
Moving Violations
as Terrence "Doc" Williams
1985
Lots of Luck
as A.J. Foley
1985
The History of White People in America
as Hal Harrison
1985
This Is Spinal Tap
as Colonel on Military Base
1984
Imps*
as Dad
1983
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
1982
The Perfect Woman
as King Kroger
1981
First Family
as Presidential Assistant Feebleman
1980
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
as Robert
1980
Americathon
as Vincent Vanderhoff
1979
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
as Jack LaRosa
1979
Space Force
as Captain Thomas Woods
1978
Escape from Bogen County
as Pearson
1977
1977
The People's Command Performance: '77
as Self - Ace Trucking Company
1977
Fun with Dick and Jane
as Bob
1977
Silver Streak
as Jerry Jarvis
1976
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
as Peter Linden
1976
Hustle
as Interrogator
1975
Harrad Summer
as Gary Logan
1974
1971
Jenny
as Executive
1970
Model Shop
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
1969
Teenage Mother
as Coach
1967
