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Fred Willard

American actor and comedian (1933-2020) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 86

Frederic Charles Willard was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016).

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2020Died15 May 2020Have a Good Trip: Adventures in PsychedelicsFilm, 2020The 'Just Hang On!' Man2014Last Week Tonight with John OliverSeriesPlanes: Fire & RescueFilm, 2014Secretary of the Interior (voice)2012The Magic of Belle IsleFilm, Al Kaiser2009CastleSeries, Hank McPheeYouth in RevoltFilm, 2009Mr. Ferguson2008WALL·EFilm, Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO2006Date MovieFilm, Bernie Funkyerdoder2004American Pie: RevealedFilm2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Series2001How HighFilm, Philip Huntley1999Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged MeFilm, Mission Commander1998Hollywood SquaresSeries1997Breast MenFilm, Talk Show Host (uncredited)1996Sabrina, the Teenage WitchSeries, Bobby Calzone1994FriendsSeries, Mr. Lipson1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSeries1987Married... with ChildrenSeries, StanRoxanneFilm, 1987Mayor Deebs1984This Is Spinal TapFilm, Lt. Hookstratten1977The Love BoatSeries, Richard Henderson1976Silver StreakFilm, Jerry Jarvis1969Model ShopFilm, Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSeries, Professor Koffka1933Born18 September 1933

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  • WALL·E 2008
  • Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur 2011
  • Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure 2007
  • This Is Spinal Tap 1984
  • The Magic of Belle Isle 2012

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He also appeared in supporting roles in the comedy films Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), American Wedding (2003), and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). On television, Willard received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the sitcoms Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family.

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United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2020 · aged 86

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