
Fred Willard
Born
1933-09-18
Place of birth
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Died
2020-05-15
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

WALL·E
Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO

The Simpsons
Wally Kogen (voice)

Friends
Mr. Lipson

Family Guy
Dave Campbell (voice)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ed Harken

American Wedding
Harold Flaherty

Monster House
Dad (voice)

Chicken Little
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Mission Commander

Modern Family
Frank Dunphy

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Ed Harken

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Dr. Willoughby

Castle
Hank McPhee

Community
Alter-Pierce

The Wedding Planner
Basil St. Mosely