Fred Willard
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
- Acting
- Born
- 1933-09-18 · Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
- Died
- 2020-05-15
Known for
- WALL·E (2008) — Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
- The Simpsons (1989) — Wally Kogen (voice)
- Friends (1994) — Mr. Lipson
- Family Guy (1999) — Dave Campbell (voice)
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) — Ed Harken
- American Wedding (2003) — Harold Flaherty
- Monster House (2006) — Dad (voice)
- Chicken Little (2005) — Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
- Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) — Mission Commander
- Modern Family (2009) — Frank Dunphy
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) — Ed Harken
- Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) — Dr. Willoughby
- Community (2009) — Alter-Pierce
- Castle (2009) — Hank McPhee
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) — Jacek
- The Wedding Planner (2001) — Basil St. Mosely