Fred Willard
Acting
Born September 18, 1933 · Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Died May 15, 2020
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
Filmography
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 · Self (archive footage)
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020 · The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Mascots
2016 · Greg Gammons, Jr.
Fifty Shades of Black
2016 · Gary
Bachelors
2015 · Uncle Ulysses
Russell Madness
2015 · TJ
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014 · Secretary of the Interior (voice)
All-Stars
2014 · John Carson
Dealin' with Idiots
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013 · Ed Harken
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012 · Al Kaiser
12 Wishes of Christmas
2011 · Jack Volara
Your Love Never Fails
2011 · Paul
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
2011 · Mr. Hubley (voice)
Accidentally in Love
2011 · Dick Brocton
Holyman Undercover
2010 · Richard
Youth in Revolt
2009 · Mr. Ferguson
WALL·E
2008 · Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Harold
2008 · Dr. Pratt
Epic Movie
2007 · Aslo
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007 · Marty
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
2007 · The Boogey Man (voice)
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
2007 · Boogey (voice)
Date Movie
2006 · Bernie Funkyerdoder
Monster House
2006 · Dad (voice)
For Your Consideration
2006 · Chuck
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006 · Self - Roaster
Ira & Abby
2006 · Michael Willoughby
Re-Animated
2006 · Milt Appleday
Chicken Little
2005 · Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Love Wrecked
2005 · Ben Taylor
The Aristocrats
2005 · Self
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004 · Dr. Willoughby
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004 · Ed Harken
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
2004 · Bucky Brandt
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 · Ed Harken
Nobody Knows Anything!
2004 · Mr. McClintock
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
2004 · Bubble (voice)
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003 · Professor Doornitz
American Wedding
2003 · Harold Flaherty
A Mighty Wind
2003 · Mike LaFontaine
The Wedding Planner
2001 · Basil St. Mosely
How High
2001 · Philip Huntley
When Billie Beat Bobby
2001 · Howard Cosell
Best in Show
2000 · Buck Laughlin
The Pooch and the Pauper
2000 · President
Idle Hands
1999 · Dad
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999 · Mission Commander
Permanent Midnight
1998 · Craig Ziffer
Waiting for Guffman
1997 · Ron Albertson
Breast Men
1997 · Talk Show Host
Back to Back
1996 · Loan Officer
Prehysteria! 3
1995
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
1994 · Reginald Cobbles
High Strung
1992 · Insurance Salesman
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992 · Lt. Bob Hookstratten
Roxanne
1987 · Mayor Deebs
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
1987 · Tom Osborne
Moving Violations
1985 · Terrence "Doc" Williams
This Is Spinal Tap
1984 · Lt. Hookstratten
Imps*
1983 · Dad
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982 · President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980 · Robert
Americathon
1979 · Vincent Vanderhoff
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977 · Bob
Silver Streak
1976 · Jerry Jarvis
Hustle
1975 · Interrogator
The Harrad Experiment
1973 · The Ace Trucking Company
Dynamite Chicken
1971 · Self - Ace Trucking Co.
Model Shop
1969 · Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)