Fred Willard

Acting

Fred Willard

Born 18 September 1933 · Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA · Died 15 May 2020 at 86

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

Highlights

WALL·E2008 · Film · Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Friends1994 · Series · Mr. Lipson
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Wally Kogen (voice)
Modern Family2009 · Series · Frank Dunphy
Family Guy1999 · Series · Dave Campbell (voice)
Stargate SG-11997 · Series · Jacek

Filmography

Movies

113 films

Lilly's Light: The Movie2020 · Film · Moylin
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics2020 · Film · The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like2018 · Film · Smitty
Oh Damn2017 · Film
Mascots2016 · Film · Greg Gammons, Jr.
Max Rose2016 · Film · Jim Clark
Here Comes Rusty2016 · Film · Mak
Fifty Shades of Black2016 · Film · Gary
Bachelors2015 · Film · Uncle Ulysses
Show Boat2015 · Film · Cap'n Andy Hawks
Russell Madness2015 · Film · TJ
All-Stars2014 · Film · John Carson
Planes: Fire & Rescue2014 · Film · Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Wish Wizard2014 · Film · Hope Giver
The Yank2014 · Film · Peter Murphy
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues2013 · Film · Ed Harken
The Birder2013 · Film · Park President
Dealin' with Idiots2013 · Film
The Magic of Belle Isle2012 · Film · Al Kaiser
I, Martin Short, Goes Home2012 · Film · Mason Macgillivray
12 Wishes of Christmas2011 · Film · Jack Volara
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur2011 · Film · Mr. Hubley (voice)
My Future Boyfriend2011 · Film · Bob
Accidentally in Love2011 · Film · Dick Brocton
Your Love Never Fails2011 · Film · Paul
Fred & Vinnie2011 · Film · Movie Star
Expecting Mary2010 · Film · Jerry Zee
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match2010 · Film · Angus
Holyman Undercover2010 · Film · Richard
Lilly's Light2010 · Film · Moylin
School Gyrls2009 · Film · Mr Lockwood
Youth in Revolt2009 · Film · Mr. Ferguson
Harold2008 · Film · Dr. Pratt
WALL·E2008 · Film · Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen2007 · Film · Boogey (voice)
I Could Never Be Your Woman2007 · Film · Marty
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure2007 · Film · The Boogey Man (voice)
Epic Movie2007 · Film · Aslo
I'll Believe You2007 · Film · Mr. Fratus
Fighting Words2006 · Film · Longfellow
Re-Animated2006 · Film · Milt Appleday
For Your Consideration2006 · Film · Chuck
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen2006 · Film · Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
Monster House2006 · Film · Dad (voice)
Ira & Abby2006 · Film · Michael Willoughby
Church Ball2006 · Film · Bishop Linderman
Date Movie2006 · Film · Bernie Funkyerdoder
Chicken Little2005 · Film · Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Love Wrecked2005 · Film · Ben Taylor
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie2004 · Film · Ed Harken
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking2004 · Film · Bubble (voice)
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover2004 · Film · Bucky Brandt
Nobody Knows Anything!2004 · Film · Mr. McClintock
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle2004 · Film · Dr. Willoughby
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy2004 · Film · Ed Harken
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter2004 · Film · Analyst
Killer Diller2004 · Film · Ned
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure2003 · Film · Professor Doornitz
American Wedding2003 · Film · Harold Flaherty
A Mighty Wind2003 · Film · Mike LaFontaine
The Year That Trembled2002 · Film · Frank Woods
How High2001 · Film · Philip Huntley
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Film · Senator Roger Dickey
When Billie Beat Bobby2001 · Film · Howard Cosell
The Wedding Planner2001 · Film · Basil St. Mosely
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's2001 · Film
Best in Show2000 · Film · Buck Laughlin
The Pooch and the Pauper2000 · Film · President
Dropping Out2000 · Film · Paul Blanchard
Chump Change2000 · Film · Steve's Manager
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me1999 · Film · Mission Commander
Idle Hands1999 · Film · Dad
Can't Stop Dancing1999 · Film · Chester
Permanent Midnight1998 · Film · Craig Ziffer
Breast Men1997 · Film · Talk Show Host (uncredited)
steve.oedekerk.com1997 · Film
Waiting for Guffman1997 · Film · Ron Albertson
Back to Back1996 · Film · Loan Officer
Prehysteria! 31995 · Film
Sodbusters1994 · Film · Clarence Gentry
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die1994 · Film · Reginald Cobbles
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out1992 · Film · Lt. Bob Hookstratten
High Strung1992 · Film · Insurance Salesman
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood1989 · Film · Man #2 at Party
Portrait of a White Marriage1988 · Film · Hal Harrison
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel1988 · Film · Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall1987 · Film · Tom Osborne
Roxanne1987 · Film · Mayor Deebs
The History of White People in America: Volume II1986 · Film · Hal Harrison
The History of White People in America1985 · Film · Hal Harrison
Moving Violations1985 · Film · Terrence "Doc" Williams
Lots of Luck1985 · Film · A.J. Foley
This Is Spinal Tap1984 · Film · Lt. Hookstratten
Imps*1983 · Film · Dad
National Lampoon's Movie Madness1982 · Film · President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
The Perfect Woman1981 · Film · King Kroger
First Family1980 · Film · Presidential Assistant Feebleman
How to Beat the High Cost of Living1980 · Film · Robert
Americathon1979 · Film · Vincent Vanderhoff
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers1979 · Film · Jack LaRosa
Space Force1978 · Film · Captain Thomas Woods
Escape from Bogen County1977 · Film · Pearson
Cracking Up1977 · Film
Fun with Dick and Jane1977 · Film · Bob
Silver Streak1976 · Film · Jerry Jarvis
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy1976 · Film · Peter Linden
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce1976 · Film · Lance Colson
Hustle1975 · Film · Interrogator
Harrad Summer1974 · Film · Gary Logan
The Harrad Experiment1973 · Film · The Ace Trucking Company
Jenny1970 · Film · Executive
Model Shop1969 · Film · Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Teenage Mother1967 · Film · Coach

Filmography

Series

106 shows

Space Force2020 · Series · Fred Naird
What Just Happened??! with Fred Savage2019 · Series
I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson2019 · Series · New Joe
9JKL2017 · Series · Dick
Kevin from Work2015 · Series · Roger Trousdale
The Odd Couple2015 · Series · Fred Langford
Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories2014 · Series · Dan
TripTank2014 · Series · 911 Call (voice)
Review2014 · Series · Jack T. Walthall
The Birthday Boys2013 · Series · Various
Family Tree2013 · Series · Mike Morton
New Girl2011 · Series · Beezus
Franklin & Bash2011 · Series · Wallace Clayton
G.I. Joe: Renegades2010 · Series · Mayor Lockridge (voice)
Glory Daze2010 · Series · Doctor
Raising Hope2010 · Series · Mr. Swift
Hot in Cleveland2010 · Series · Doctor Hill
Modern Family2009 · Series · Frank Dunphy
Community2009 · Series · Alter-Pierce
Tosh.02009 · Series
Castle2009 · Series · Hank McPhee
Free Radio2008 · Series · Dale Knutson
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures2008 · Series · Bus Driver Bob (voice)
Transformers: Animated2007 · Series · Swindle (voice)
Wizards of Waverly Place2007 · Series · Mr. Stuffleby
Pushing Daisies2007 · Series · The Great Herrmann
Chuck2007 · Series · Craig Turner
Back to You2007 · Series · Marsh McGinley
The Wedding Bells2007 · Series
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!2007 · Series · Tragg
The Boondocks2005 · Series · Mr. Joe Petto (voice)
The Closer2005 · Series · Santa Jack
Tom Goes to the Mayor2004 · Series · Garry Friendly (voice)
The Batman2004 · Series · Ross (voice)
A Minute with Stan Hooper2003 · Series · Fred Hawkins
3-South2002 · Series
Kim Possible2002 · Series · Jack Hench (voice)
Watching Ellie2002 · Series · Fred
Teamo Supremo2002 · Series · (voice)
Maybe It's Me2001 · Series · Jerry Stage
Inside Schwartz2001 · Series · Dick Newton
Undeclared2001 · Series · Professor Duggan
The Legend of Tarzan2001 · Series · Baruti (voice)
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy2001 · Series · Boogey
The Downer Channel2001 · Series
The Fighting Fitzgeralds2001 · Series
Bette2000 · Series
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command2000 · Series · Pa (voice)
Girlfriends2000 · Series · Dr. Percy Bales
Ladies Man1999 · Series · Larry Little
Family Guy1999 · Series · Dave Campbell (voice)
The Hughleys1998 · Series · Richard Jacobson
Hercules1998 · Series · Vic (voice)
Oh Baby1998 · Series
That '70s Show1998 · Series · Charlie
Two Guys and a Girl1998 · Series · Frank Farber
The Weird Al Show1997 · Series · Award Show Host
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Dr. Harold Madison
City Guys1997 · Series
Stargate SG-11997 · Series · Jacek
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Larry
King of the Hill1997 · Series · Officer Brown (voice)
Hey Arnold!1996 · Series
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · Bobby Calzone
Clueless1996 · Series · Joe Pasadine
Everybody Loves Raymond1996 · Series · Hank MacDougall
Dexter's Laboratory1996 · Series · F.R.E.D. (voice)
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Fred tuttle
The Wayans Bros.1995 · Series · Dick Ferndale
Friends1994 · Series · Mr. Lipson
Sister, Sister1994 · Series · Mr. Mitushka
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Harry Fellows
Dave's World1993 · Series · Bud
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · President Garner
Saved by the Bell: The New Class1993 · Series · Mr. Huffington
The Ben Stiller Show1992 · Series
Mad About You1992 · Series · Henry Vincent
Step by Step1991 · Series · Bert Lambert
Harry and the Hendersons1991 · Series · Chick Fox
Dream On1990 · Series · Fenton Harley
The Simpsons1989 · Series · Wally Kogen (voice)
Family Matters1989 · Series · Vice Principal Mallet
Murphy Brown1988 · Series
Roseanne1988 · Series
My Secret Identity1988 · Series
D.C. Follies1987 · Series
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Stan
Fast Times1986 · Series · Gus Pantelis
George Burns Comedy Week1985 · Series
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Bob
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Lt. Phillips
Mama's Family1983 · Series
Faerie Tale Theatre1982 · Series · Paul
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Tom Osborne (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
Salem's Lot1979 · Series · Larry Crockett
Real People1979 · Series · Co-Host
America 2-Night1978 · Series · Jerry Hubbard
We've Got Each Other1977 · Series
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Richard Henderson
Tabitha1977 · Series
Good Heavens1976 · Series
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series
The Bob Newhart Show1972 · Series · John Emil Tobin
Love, American Style1969 · Series · Douglas
Pistols 'n' Petticoats1966 · Series
Get Smart1965 · Series · Lundy