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Fred Willard
Fred Willard, born as Frederic Charles Willard on September 18, 1933, was a notable American actor and comedian. Recognized for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films, Willard holds a rich filmography. Some of his prominent works are This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006) and Mascots (2016). His television accomplishments entail several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his commendable work on the sitcoms like Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family. Willard's acting journey kickstarted in the late 1950s in New York, leading him to various stage performances. His film debut was in the 1967 exploitation film Teenage Mother. Wider fame greeted Willard in 1977–78 as Barth Gimble's sidekick, Jerry Hubbard, on the Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman spinoffs. One of his celebrated roles was as Shelby Forthright, the CEO of the Buy 'n' Large Corporation, in the animated film WALL-E. Willard's later life saw him starring in popular TV series like Back to You and Modern Family. Willard made a special guest appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and had his final acting role in the 2020 Netflix comedy series, Space Force.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Frederic Charles Willard
Born: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: September 18, 1933
Occupations: Actor, comedian, writer
Years Active: 1957-2020
Children: 1
Spouses: Mary Lovell
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Movies Featuring Fred Willard
Fifty Shades of Black
Roxanne
Permanent Midnight
Date Movie
Epic Movie
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
Moving Violations
Killer Diller
Holyman Undercover
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
Expecting Mary
Backwash
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Fred & Vinnie
Your Love Never Fails
My Future Boyfriend
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
All-Stars
The Yank
12 Wishes of Christmas
Russell Madness
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
Bachelors
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
The Pooch and the Pauper
Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony
Mascots
Chump Change
When Billie Beat Bobby
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Church Ball
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn’t Happen
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
Nobody Knows Anything!
Re-Animated
Love Wrecked
The Perfect Woman
The History of White People in America: Volume II
First Family
National Lampoon’s Movie Madness
Imps*
Lots of Luck
The History of White People in America
Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Billy & Mandy’s Big Boogey Adventure
Portrait of a White Marriage
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
The Three Little Pigs
Space Force
Model Shop
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Prehysteria! 3
Salem’s Lot
Youth in Revolt
Sodbusters
Teenage Mother
Escape from Bogen County
steve.oedekerk.com
Americathon
Jenny
Official Rejection
Fun with Dick and Jane
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
School Gyrls
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
High Strung
Cracking Up
Career Timeline
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2015
Russell Madness
TJ
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
Harvey
Bachelors
Uncle Ulysses
Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony
Presenter/Archaeologist
2011
Fred & Vinnie
Movie Star
Your Love Never Fails
Paul
My Future Boyfriend
Bob
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
Mr. Hubley (voice)
12 Wishes of Christmas
Jack Volara
2010
Holyman Undercover
Richard
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
Angus
Expecting Mary
Jerry Zee
Backwash
Self
2007
Epic Movie
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
Boogey (voice)
Billy & Mandy’s Big Boogey Adventure
The Boogey Man (voice)
2006
Date Movie
Killer Diller
Church Ball
Bishop Linderman
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Self - Roaster
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn’t Happen
Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
Re-Animated
Milt Appleday
2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Bucky Brandt
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
Bubble (voice)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Ed Harken
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Analyst
Nobody Knows Anything!
Mr. Mc Clintock
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Lt. Bob Hookstratten
High Strung
Insurance Salesman
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