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Fred Willard
Actor · Crew· Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Fred Willard, an American comic fixture from 1950s Chicago, left an indelible mark on improvisational and scripted comedy with his appearances in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films and the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond." His roles in "This Is Spinal Tap," "Waiting for Guffman," and "Best in Show" are as iconic as his Emmy-nominated turn as Hank MacDougall on Raymond. Willard’s quick wit and versatility, honed at The Second City, ensured his comedic presence was both unpredictable and warmly familiar, making him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry until his death in 2020.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
WALL·E
Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO · 2008
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ed Harken · 2004
American Wedding
Harold Flaherty · 2003
Monster House
Dad (voice) · 2006
Chicken Little
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice) · 2005
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Ed Harken · 2013
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Dr. Willoughby · 2004
Filmography
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness | Self | Film |
| 2020 | Lilly's Light: The Movie | Moylin | Film |
| 2016 | Fifty Shades of Black | Gary | Film |
| 2016 | Max Rose | Jim Clark | Film |
| 2014 | Planes: Fire & Rescue | Secretary of the Interior (voice) | Film |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Ed Harken | Film |
| 2013 | Dealin' with Idiots | Film | |
| 2012 | The Magic of Belle Isle | Al Kaiser | Film |
| 2011 | My Future Boyfriend | Bob | Film |
| 2011 | Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur | Mr. Hubley (voice) | Film |
| 2011 | Your Love Never Fails | Paul | Film |
| 2011 | Accidentally in Love | Dick Brocton | Film |
| 2011 | 12 Wishes of Christmas | Jack Volara | Film |
| 2011 | Fred & Vinnie | Movie Star | Film |
| 2010 | Expecting Mary | Jerry Zee | Film |
| 2010 | Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match | Angus | Film |
| 2010 | Holyman Undercover | Richard | Film |
| 2009 | Scouts Honor | Game Master | Film |
| 2009 | Youth in Revolt | Mr. Ferguson | Film |
| 2008 | Harold | Dr. Pratt | Film |
| 2008 | WALL·E | Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO | Film |
| 2007 | Back to You | Marsh McGinley | TV |
| 2007 | Epic Movie | Aslo | Film |
| 2007 | I Could Never Be Your Woman | Marty | Film |
| 2007 | Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure | The Boogey Man (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | I'll Believe You | Mr. Fratus | Film |
| 2007 | Fired! | Self | Film |
| 2006 | Date Movie | Bernie Funkyerdoder | Film |
| 2006 | Ira & Abby | Michael Willoughby | Film |
| 2006 | Church Ball | Bishop Linderman | Film |
| 2006 | Fighting Words | Longfellow | Film |
| 2006 | Monster House | Dad (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | For Your Consideration | Chuck | Film |
| 2005 | Love Wrecked | Ben Taylor | Film |
| 2005 | Chicken Little | Melvin - Alien Dad (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | Ed Harken | Film |
| 2004 | The Nutcracker and the Mouseking | Bubble (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Nobody Knows Anything! | Mr. McClintock | Film |
| 2004 | Killer Diller | Ned | Film |
| 2004 | 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover | Bucky Brandt | Film |
| 2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | Dr. Willoughby | Film |
| 2004 | Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown | Self | Film |
| 2004 | Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie | Ed Harken | Film |
| 2003 | A Minute with Stan Hooper | Fred Hawkins | TV |
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Mike LaFontaine | Film |
| 2003 | Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure | Professor Doornitz | Film |
| 2003 | American Wedding | Harold Flaherty | Film |
| 2002 | Teamo Supremo | (voice) | TV |
| 2002 | 3-South | TV | |
| 2002 | The Year That Trembled | Frank Woods | Film |
| 2001 | Maybe It's Me | Jerry Stage | TV |
| 2001 | How High | Philip Huntley | Film |
| 2001 | When Billie Beat Bobby | Howard Cosell | Film |
| 2001 | The Wedding Planner | Basil St. Mosely | Film |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic | Senator Roger Dickey | Film |
| 2000 | Best in Show | Buck Laughlin | Film |
| 2000 | Chump Change | Steve's Manager | Film |
| 2000 | The Pooch and the Pauper | President | Film |
| 1999 | Idle Hands | Dad | Film |
| 1998 | Permanent Midnight | Craig Ziffer | Film |
| 1997 | Waiting for Guffman | Ron Albertson | Film |
| 1996 | Back to Back | Loan Officer | Film |
| 1995 | Prehysteria! 3 | Film | |
| 1994 | Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die | Reginald Cobbles | Film |
| 1994 | Sodbusters | Clarence Gentry | Film |
| 1992 | A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out | Lt. Bob Hookstratten | Film |
| 1992 | High Strung | Insurance Salesman | Film |
| 1987 | D.C. Follies | TV | |
| 1987 | Roxanne | Mayor Deebs | Film |
| 1987 | Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall | Tom Osborne | Film |
| 1985 | Moving Violations | Terrence "Doc" Williams | Film |
| 1985 | Lots of Luck | A.J. Foley | Film |
| 1984 | This Is Spinal Tap | Lt. Hookstratten | Film |
| 1982 | National Lampoon's Movie Madness | President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters' | Film |
| 1982 | Twilight Theater II | Self- Guest | Film |
| 1980 | How to Beat the High Cost of Living | Robert | Film |
| 1980 | First Family | Presidential Assistant Feebleman | Film |
| 1979 | Americathon | Vincent Vanderhoff | Film |
| 1979 | Salem's Lot | Larry Crockett | TV |
| 1979 | Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers | Jack LaRosa | Film |
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