Fred Willard
Known for Acting
Biography
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
WALL·E
2008
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
This Is Spinal Tap
1984
as Lt. Hookstratten
Chicken Little
2005
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
American Wedding
2003
as Harold Flaherty
Monster House
2006
as Dad (voice)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999
as Mission Commander
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004
as Ed Harken
Best in Show
2000
as Buck Laughlin
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
as Ed Harken
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004
as Dr. Willoughby
How High
2001
as Philip Huntley
Fifty Shades of Black
2016
as Gary
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
as Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Idle Hands
1999
as Dad
Epic Movie
2007
as Aslo
Date Movie
2006
as Bernie Funkyerdoder
Americathon
1979
as Vincent Vanderhoff
The Wedding Planner
2001
as Basil St. Mosely
The Aristocrats
2005
as Self
Love Wrecked
2005
as Ben Taylor