Fred Willard
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 18, 1933
- Died
- May 15, 2020
- Birthplace
- Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
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.
Filmography
Who Is Martin Mull? 2026
as Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Live at Mister Kelly's 2021
as Self
- Captain Daddy
Captain Daddy 2021
as Daddy (voice)
Lilly's Light: The Movie 2020
as Moylin
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp 2020
as Self
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics 2020
as The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness 2020
as Self
- Kaufmania!
Kaufmania! 2020
as Self
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like 2018
as Smitty
Every 40 Years 2017
as Himself
Oh Damn 2017
Actor
Mascots 2016
as Greg Gammons, Jr.
Max Rose 2016
as Jim Clark
Here Comes Rusty 2016
as Mak
Fifty Shades of Black 2016
as Gary
Bachelors 2015
as Uncle Ulysses
Show Boat 2015
as Cap'n Andy Hawks
Russell Madness 2015
as TJ
All-Stars 2014
as John Carson
Planes: Fire & Rescue 2014
as Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Wish Wizard 2014
as Hope Giver
The Yank 2014
as Peter Murphy
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues 2013
as Ed Harken
The Birder 2013
as Park President
Dealin' with Idiots 2013
Actor
The Magic of Belle Isle 2012
as Al Kaiser
I, Martin Short, Goes Home 2012
as Mason Macgillivray
12 Wishes of Christmas 2011
as Jack Volara
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur 2011
as Mr. Hubley (voice)
My Future Boyfriend 2011
as Bob
Accidentally in Love 2011
as Dick Brocton
Your Love Never Fails 2011
as Paul
Fred & Vinnie 2011
as Movie Star
Expecting Mary 2010
as Jerry Zee
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match 2010
as Angus
Holyman Undercover 2010
as Richard
Lilly's Light 2010
as Moylin
School Gyrls 2009
as Mr Lockwood
Youth in Revolt 2009
as Mr. Ferguson
- Scouts Honor
Scouts Honor 2009
as Game Master
Official Rejection 2009
as Self
Harold 2008
as Dr. Pratt
WALL·E 2008
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen 2007
as Boogey (voice)
Fired! 2007
as Self
I Could Never Be Your Woman 2007
as Marty
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure 2007
as The Boogey Man (voice)
Epic Movie 2007
as Aslo
I'll Believe You 2007
as Mr. Fratus
Fighting Words 2006
as Longfellow
Re-Animated 2006
as Milt Appleday
For Your Consideration 2006
as Chuck
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen 2006
as Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner 2006
as Self - Roaster
Monster House 2006
as Dad (voice)
Ira & Abby 2006
as Michael Willoughby
Church Ball 2006
as Bishop Linderman
Date Movie 2006
as Bernie Funkyerdoder
Chicken Little 2005
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Love Wrecked 2005
as Ben Taylor
The Aristocrats 2005
as Self
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie 2004
as Ed Harken
Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown 2004
as Self
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking 2004
as Bubble (voice)
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover 2004
as Bucky Brandt
Nobody Knows Anything! 2004
as Mr. McClintock
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004
as Dr. Willoughby
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy 2004
as Ed Harken
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter 2004
as Analyst
American Pie: Revealed 2004
as Self
Killer Diller 2004
as Ned
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure 2003
as Professor Doornitz
American Wedding 2003
as Harold Flaherty
A Mighty Wind 2003
as Mike LaFontaine
The Year That Trembled 2002
as Frank Woods
How High 2001
as Philip Huntley
Teddy Bears' Picnic 2001
as Senator Roger Dickey
When Billie Beat Bobby 2001
as Howard Cosell
The Wedding Planner 2001
as Basil St. Mosely
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's 2001
Actor
Best in Show 2000
as Buck Laughlin
The Pooch and the Pauper 2000
as President
Chump Change 2000
as Steve's Manager
Dropping Out 2000
as Paul Blanchard
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1999
as Mission Commander
Idle Hands 1999
as Dad
Can't Stop Dancing 1999
as Chester
Permanent Midnight 1998
as Craig Ziffer
Breast Men 1997
as Talk Show Host (uncredited)
steve.oedekerk.com 1997
Actor
Waiting for Guffman 1997
as Ron Albertson
Back to Back 1996
as Loan Officer
Prehysteria! 3 1995
Actor
Sodbusters 1994
as Clarence Gentry
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die 1994
as Reginald Cobbles
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out 1992
as Lt. Bob Hookstratten
High Strung 1992
as Insurance Salesman
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday 1992
as Self
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno 1991
as Self / Celebrity Judge
- Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth 1991
as Self
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood 1989
as Man #2 at Party
Portrait of a White Marriage 1988
as Hal Harrison
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel 1988
as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall 1987
as Tom Osborne
Martin Mull Live from North Ridgeville, Ohio 1987
as Self
Roxanne 1987
as Mayor Deebs
The History of White People in America: Volume II 1986
as Hal Harrison
The History of White People in America 1985
as Hal Harrison
Moving Violations 1985
as Terrence "Doc" Williams
Lots of Luck 1985
as A.J. Foley
This Is Spinal Tap 1984
as Lt. Hookstratten
Imps* 1983
as Dad
Twilight Theater II 1982
as Self- Guest
National Lampoon's Movie Madness 1982
as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
The Perfect Woman 1981
as King Kroger
First Family 1980
as Presidential Assistant Feebleman
How to Beat the High Cost of Living 1980
as Robert
Americathon 1979
as Vincent Vanderhoff
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers 1979
as Jack LaRosa
Space Force 1978
as Captain Thomas Woods
Escape from Bogen County 1977
as Pearson
Cracking Up 1977
Actor
The People's Command Performance: '77 1977
as Self - Ace Trucking Company
Fun with Dick and Jane 1977
as Bob
Silver Streak 1976
as Jerry Jarvis
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy 1976
as Peter Linden
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce 1976
as Lance Colson
Hustle 1975
as Interrogator
Harrad Summer 1974
as Gary Logan
The Harrad Experiment 1973
as The Ace Trucking Company
Dynamite Chicken 1971
as Self - Ace Trucking Co.
Jenny 1970
as Executive
Model Shop 1969
as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Teenage Mother 1967
as Coach
Credits from TMDB.