Fred Willard

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

Career Timeline

19671975198319911999200720152025
  1. 2025
    Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

    Self (archive footage) • Acting

  2. 2021
    Live at Mister Kelly's

    Self • Acting

  3. 2021
    Captain Daddy

    Daddy (voice) • Acting

  4. 2020
    Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics

    The 'Just Hang On!' Man • Acting

  5. 2020
  6. 2020
  7. 2020
    Lilly's Light: The Movie

    Moylin • Acting

  8. 2020
    Kaufmania!

    Self • Acting

Fred Willard - Aperture