Fred Willard
Acting · Born 1933-09-18 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
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
- Date Movie as Bernie Funkyerdoder
- The Wedding Planner as Basil St. Mosely
- WALL·E as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
- Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure as Professor Doornitz
- Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle as Dr. Willoughby
- Idle Hands as Dad
- Permanent Midnight as Craig Ziffer
- Roxanne as Mayor Deebs
- Moving Violations as Terrence "Doc" Williams
- Fun with Dick and Jane as Bob