Fred Willard
Date of birth: 1933-09-18
Place of birth: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Frederick Charles Willard, فرد ویلارد
Biography
Frederick Charles Willard (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.
Movie Credits
Date Movie
2006-02-17
Spoof of romantic comedies which focuses on a man, his crush, his parents, and her father.
The Wedding Planner
2001-01-26
San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her d
WALL·E
2008-06-22
What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn the last robot off? After hundreds of
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
2003-12-20
Though Eddie's fired right at Christmastime, his boss sends him and his family on a South Pacific va
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
2004-07-02
Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find
Idle Hands
1999-04-30
Anton is a cheerful but exceedingly non-ambitious 17-year-old stoner who lives to stay buzzed, watch
Permanent Midnight
1998-09-16
Juggling increasing career success and a growing heroin habit, a television comedy writer attempts t
Roxanne
1987-06-19
In this modern take on Edmond Rostand's classic play "Cyrano de Bergerac," C. D. Bales is the witty,
Moving Violations
1985-04-19
A group of careless and unlucky drivers are sentenced to attend traffic school to keep their records
Fun with Dick and Jane
1977-03-18
When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in
How High
2001-12-21
Jamal and Silas, two ordinary guys who smoke something magical, pass their college entrance exams wi
American Wedding
2003-08-01
With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim'
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004-06-28
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
2004-09-10
s after an earthquake convince Owen, a writer of hack "as told to" autobiographies, to leave L.A. He
Monster House
2006-06-30
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Th
Epic Movie
2007-01-25
When the Pevensie siblings each follow their own path, they find themselves at Willy's Chocolate Fac
Killer Diller
2004-01-01
A guitar playing car thief meets an autistic savant piano player, and together they transform a grou
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004-12-28
While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional
Chicken Little
2005-11-04
When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Togethe
A Mighty Wind
2003-04-16
Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following
Love Wrecked
2005-11-01
18-year-old Jenny Taylor is ecstatic when she finds out that her favorite rock star, Jason Masters,
Imps*
1983-12-12
Once Upon a Time in a mythical place called Hollywood, a long, long, long time ago in a galaxy not s
Best in Show
2000-09-29
The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
1988-02-29
A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977-04-07
A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
Holyman Undercover
2010-04-10
An Amish man comes to Hollywood to be a missionary, and gets cast as Satan on a nighttime soap opera
Live at Mister Kelly's
2021-09-17
The iconic Mister Kelly’s bedazzled the country by launching superstars like Barbra Streisand, Richa
For Your Consideration
2006-11-17
The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the p
I Could Never Be Your Woman
2007-05-11
Mother Nature loves to cause mischief, and she steps in to help two love-starved souls find happines
The Aristocrats
2005-07-29
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by
Scouts Honor
2009-08-15
Bumbling brothers David and Tim Appleorchard attempt to keep their family-owned summer camp from fal
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
2010-06-14
Brave and fearless, Antonio is a hero as he leads his fellow army ants to defend the garden against
Waiting for Guffman
1996-08-21
Aspiring director Corky St. Clair and the marginally talented amateur cast of his hokey small-town m
Official Rejection
2009-04-04
A documentary following the exploits of a group of filmmakers as they take their independent feature
Prehysteria! 3
1995-09-26
The dinosaurs help young Ella and her family save their mini-putt business.
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
2007-02-14
When the Boogey Man causes Grim to lose his powers, rank, and title in the Underworld Court for misu
Americathon
1979-08-10
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankru
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
1991-04-01
Tom sets out to solve world problems, with help from Frank Zappa, Martin Mull, and wife Roseanne.
Church Ball
2006-03-17
Dennis Buckstead has the hardest calling in his church. Not only has he been asked to coach a group
School Gyrls
2009-09-18
Three freshmen who love to sing and dance showcase their talents at an all-girl boarding school.
When Billie Beat Bobby
2001-04-16
The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Je
Teenage Mother
1967-11-22
A new health teacher in a high school is nearly raped by drug-dealing students and is blamed when a
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
1979-02-10
This engaging made-for-television movie follows the adventures of Ginny "Sweetie Pie" LaRosa (Kim Da
Bachelors
2015-11-14
Womanizing advertising executive Aaron tries to stop best friend Sean from falling into the "eternal
The Magic of Belle Isle
2012-07-06
In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
1976-11-01
When one of her friends goes missing, Chesty and several fellow WAVEs go looking for her and end up
The Pooch and the Pauper
2000-07-01
The bulldog Liberty (who's thoughts we're able to hear) is the "First Dog of the USA", i.e. the pres
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
1991-12-27
"The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition with Host Jay Leno," the first stand up comedy special feat
Cracking Up
1977-07-01
What would happen if a 9.7 magnitude earthquake were to strike the L.A. area? This is what "Cracking
12 Wishes of Christmas
2011-11-27
A woman is granted 12 wishes by a kooky Christmas life coach, but the consequences of the wishes com
Lots of Luck
1985-02-03
A middle-aged Annette Funicello stars in this made-for-Disney film about a blue-collar family whose
I'll Believe You
2007-01-01
Late-night radio host Dale Sweeney's usual line up of odd-ball, conspiracy-obsessed callers is inter
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001-04-30
In Harry Shearer's tongue-in-cheek comedy, a waiter at Zanbesu Glen (a chi-chi Northern California r
Max Rose
2016-09-02
An ageing jazz pianist learns something about his wife of 65 years, leading him to question their li
Fred & Vinnie
2011-01-01
Lonely guy Fred Stoller is thrilled when his good buddy, Vinnie D'Angelo, the world's happiest agora
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020-04-21
From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinati
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014-07-17
When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he
Silver Streak
1976-12-03
A somewhat daffy book editor on a rail trip from Los Angeles to Chicago thinks that he sees a murder
Escape from Bogen County
1977-10-07
A political despot controls his town and his wife Maggie. When Maggie tries to escape his control, h
The History of White People in America
1985-06-04
In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have
Youth in Revolt
2009-09-11
As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element wh
The Birder
2013-10-06
A mild mannered birder seeks revenge on a younger rival, after losing the highly coveted Head of Orn
Nobody Knows Anything!
2004-08-24
Sarah thinks making a movie is easy. With the guidance of her screenwriter uncle, she goes on a wild
Jenny
1970-01-02
An unwed mother-to-be marries a total stranger so he can avoid the draft. She now has a father for h
Wish Wizard
2014-04-29
When two kids wish for their parents to listen to their dreams, a whole world opens up to them.
Breast Men
1997-12-13
We follow the two Texas doctors who invented the modern breast implant and its surgical procedure. H
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
2007-07-06
The Spider Queen wants to take revenge on Grim for denying her the rightful place as the Ripper.
Portrait of a White Marriage
1988-08-27
Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the
steve.oedekerk.com
1997-09-03
A mix of stand-up comedy and sketches, notable for its mixing of live action and computer animation.
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
1982-04-23
A parody of film genres composed of three shorts, spoofing personal growth films, glossy soap operas
The Yank
2014-03-17
Tom Murphy, a middle-aged Irish-American man from Cleveland, travels to Ireland for his best friend’
Your Love Never Fails
2011-02-04
Your Love Never Fails is the story of Laura (Elisa Donovan), a working mother who just wants to spen
Dealin' with Idiots
2013-07-12
Faced with the absurd competitiveness surrounding his son's youth league baseball team, Max Morris,
First Family
1980-12-25
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep
Russell Madness
2015-02-21
Russell, an undersized but big-hearted terrier, dreams of having a family of his own. After running
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013-12-18
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's fir
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
1980-07-11
In order to beat inflation and subsidize their alimony checks, three suburban housewives plot to ste
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006-08-20
It's William Shatner's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The C
All-Stars
2014-10-15
"All-Stars" is a hilarious commentary on the state of all youth sports today, fueled by the outrageo
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
2006-11-14
Rusty Reindeer (Savage) stumbles into a support group where the Easter Bunny, Cupid, and other down-
Ira & Abby
2006-06-23
A neurotic, young psychology student, with low self-esteem, has a chance encounter with a free-spiri
Dynamite Chicken
1971-01-20
A collection of subversive comedy sketches and routines relating to the peace movement.
The Year That Trembled
2002-03-22
The Year That Trembled is a coming-of-age story set in 1970 in the shadow of Kent State that focuses
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012-04-03
A journey through the life and mind of Martin Short. And some of it is even true. “I, Martin Short,
Mascots
2016-10-11
Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
2004-05-13
Frasier Crane visits his therapist and reminisces over the events of the past 11 years since his mov
Fifty Shades of Black
2016-01-28
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
1994-05-06
The Harts find themselves in the middle of a dangerous murder plot, but it isn't clear if the plot i
Dropping Out
2000-01-01
Emile Brockton enjoys TV, chicken pot pies, and...well, not much else. His life has become a meaning
Can't Stop Dancing
1999-01-16
A Topeka, Kansas fun park dance troupe led by a 260 pound dancer (Ben Zook) learns that the park is
Sodbusters
1994-07-17
A group of homesteaders in 1875 are harassed by an evil, land-grabbing, gunslinging cattleman until
Fighting Words
2006-12-25
An angry coffeehouse poet meets an attractive, conservative publisher, who is interested in his work
High Strung
1992-01-08
Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up o
Harold
2008-07-13
A teenager with an early onset of male-pattern baldness befriends his high school's janitor.
This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get
Re-Animated
2006-12-07
Jimmy is the kid everybody ignores and uses. One day, he gets into a freak accident. The only way fo
The Perfect Woman
1981-01-01
An alien king sends two of his most loyal--and, as it turns out, stupidest--subjects to Earth to fin
Every 40 Years
2017-11-01
An exploration of Gunhill Road's return to music 40 years after breaking into the Billboard Top 40 c
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
1992-01-01
A comedy special in which Martin Mull and his guests spoof television variety shows.
Back to Back
1996-08-29
An ex-cop finds himself caught up in a battle between Japanese mobsters and local gangland thugs and
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
2011-09-03
A relaxing spa getaway evolves into a prehistoric panic when Scooby-Doo and the gang uncover the hor
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999-06-08
When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austi
Harrad Summer
1974-08-01
Stanley, Harry, Sheila and Beth, four students from the 'free sex' Harrad College, spend the summer
Show Boat
2015-10-16
The landmark musical brought vividly to life by the New York Philharmonic, with an all-star cast led
Accidentally in Love
2011-02-12
Eddie James, a disgruntled actor who wants to do more than play "Mulligan the Rabbit" on a children'
The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986-01-01
In this daring follow-up to The History of White People in America, comedian Martin Mull takes us on
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
2015-07-20
Marvel movies are all the rage, and Clint Howard thinks it's time for a certain redhead to become a
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
2018-02-01
The adventures of a single guy in L.A. in search of true love.
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
1992-12-31
Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out whe
Oh Damn
2017-04-10
While on his way to meet a friend at the movie theater, a man smokes too much weed, leading to a ser
Space Force
1978-04-28
The comic adventures that befall a crew of astronauts assigned to a remote military space station.
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
2020-05-11
Celebrities recall their most mind-bending trips via animations, reenactments and more in this comed
Kaufmania!
2020-01-16
A series of vignettes explores the impact of the late Andy Kaufman and his unique brand of comedy pe
Here Comes Rusty
2016-04-03
A reluctant dog track owner tries to outrun his problems with the bet of a lifetime.
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020-06-23
The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal th
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
1987-11-27
In this short film, our unemployed hero finds that getting that great job depends a lot on whom you
Fired!
2007-06-05
When actress Annabelle Gurwitch was fired from a play by Woody Allen, she wondered how she would cop
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989-06-03
In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical pe
Expecting Mary
2010-11-12
Expecting Mary is the story of a young girl, who's had all the trappings of an upscale life, but it'
Chump Change
2000-01-01
A failed Hollywood actor returns to his home town in Wisconsin and reminisces about his life in L.A.
Hustle
1975-12-25
The body of teenager Gloria Hollinger is found dead on a Los Angeles beach, and Lt. Phil Gaines is i
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's
2001-01-15
A filmmaker makes a documentary about Elvis sightings
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
2004-10-12
The fairytale story revolves around a young prince who - along with his entourage - is turned into a
The Harrad Experiment
1973-05-11
At fictional Harrad College students learn about sexuality and experiment with each other. Based on
Model Shop
1969-02-11
While trying to raise money to prevent his car from being repossessed, George is attracted to Lola,
How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
1976-10-06
A divorced woman comes up with a scheme to make her ex-husband jealous, so she can get him back.
Captain Daddy
2021-02-03
Moving his family into a revamped, scientifically advanced World War II sub, Captain Daddy attempts