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Fred Willard Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1933-09-18

Birthplace:
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Credits:
285 Total Roles

Fred Willard

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2021 Live at Mister Kelly's MOVIE Self
2021 Captain Daddy MOVIE Daddy (voice)
2020 Lilly's Light: The Movie MOVIE Moylin
2020 Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp MOVIE Self
2020 Space Force TV Fred Naird
2020 Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics MOVIE The 'Just Hang On!' Man
2020 Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness MOVIE Self
2020 The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth TV Self
2020 Kaufmania! MOVIE Self

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