Fred Willard: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 76
- on screen
- 1967–2020
- box office
- $302M
- Born
- September 18, 1933
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Full name
- Frederic Charles Willard
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, writer
- Years active
- 1957-2020
- Spouses
- Mary Lovell
- Children
- 1
The Best Fred Willard Movies
The films of Fred Willard that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Epic Movie (2007) leads with $87.2M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $87.2M Epic Movie 2007 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $85.7M Date Movie 2006 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $40.1M Roxanne 1987 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $22.2M Fifty Shades of Black 2016 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $19.7M Youth in Revolt 2009 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $15.2M First Family 1980 · Comedy
Fred Willard's Career in Numbers
Fred Willard's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Fred Willard works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Teenage Mother (1967) to Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like (2018), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Fred Willard Movies by Decade
- 1960s 2
- 1970s 9
- 1980s 15
- 1990s 7
- 2000s 20
- 2010s 18
The 2000s were Fred Willard's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Fred Willard Movies by Genre
- Comedy 34
- Tv movie 6
- Drama 6
- Family 3
- Animation 3
- Romance 3
- Documentary 2
- Adventure 2
- Fantasy 2
- Sci-Fi 2
Comedy is the genre Fred Willard has worked in most, with 34 films, ahead of tv movie (6).
Fred Willard Career Milestones
- First film
- Teenage Mother 1967
- Biggest box office hit
- Epic Movie $87.2M worldwide
- Newest film
- Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like 2018
Fred Willard Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Fred Willard is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Fred Willard Movies as an Actor
71- 2018
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like as Smitty · Comedy - 2016
Mascots as Greg Gammons, Jr. · Comedy - 2016 Fifty Shades of Black Comedy Worldwide box office: $22.2M
- 2015
Bachelors as Uncle Ulysses · Comedy Worldwide box office: $41.5K - 2015
Roanoke: Search for the Lost Colony as Presenter/Archaeologist · Documentary - 2015
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard as Harvey · Comedy - 2015
Russell Madness as TJ · Comedy Worldwide box office: $43.3K - 2014
All-Stars as John Carson · Comedy Worldwide box office: $5.75M - 2014
The Yank as Peter Murphy · Comedy - 2012
I, Martin Short, Goes Home - 2011
12 Wishes of Christmas as Jack Volara · Comedy - 2011
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur as Mr. Hubley (voice) · Mystery - 2011
My Future Boyfriend as Bob · Tv movie - 2011
Your Love Never Fails as Paul · Comedy - 2011
Fred & Vinnie as Movie Star - 2010
Expecting Mary as Jerry Zee · Family - 2010
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match as Angus · Animation - 2010
Holyman Undercover as Richard · Comedy - 2009
School Gyrls as Mr Lockwood · Music - 2009 Youth in Revolt as Mr. Ferguson · Drama Worldwide box office: $19.7M
- 2007
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen as Boogey (voice) · Adventure - 2007
Billy & Mandy’s Big Boogey Adventure as The Boogey Man (voice) · Animation - 2007 Epic Movie Adventure Worldwide box office: $87.2M
- 2006
Re-Animated as Milt Appleday · Tv movie - 2006
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn’t Happen as Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice) · Family - 2006
Killer Diller Drama - 2006
Church Ball as Bishop Linderman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $465K - 2006 Date Movie Comedy Worldwide box office: $85.7M
- 2005
Love Wrecked as Ben Taylor · Romance - 2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie as Ed Harken · Comedy - 2004
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking as Bubble (voice) · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $423K - 2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover as Bucky Brandt · Comedy - 2004
Nobody Knows Anything! as Mr. Mc Clintock · Comedy - 2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter as Analyst · Comedy - 2003
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure as Professor Doornitz · Comedy - 2001
When Billie Beat Bobby as Howard Cosell · Comedy - 2000
The Pooch and the Pauper as President · Family - 2000
Chump Change as Steve's Manager · Comedy - 1998
Permanent Midnight Biography Worldwide box office: $1.17M - 1997
steve.oedekerk.com Animation - 1995
Prehysteria! 3 Drama - 1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die as Reginald Cobbles · Tv movie - 1994
Sodbusters as Clarence Gentry · Western - 1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out as Lt. Bob Hookstratten · Comedy - 1992
High Strung as Insurance Salesman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $904 - 1989
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood as Man #2 at Party · Comedy - 1988
Portrait of a White Marriage as Hal Harrison · Tv movie - 1988
Superman’s 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel as Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor · Documentary - 1987
Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall as Tom Osborne · Comedy - 1987 Roxanne Comedy Worldwide box office: $40.1M
- 1986
The History of White People in America: Volume II as Hal Harrison · Comedy - 1985
The History of White People in America as Hal Harrison · Tv movie - 1985
Moving Violations Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.6M - 1985
Lots of Luck as A.J. Foley - 1985
The Three Little Pigs as Paul · Fantasy - 1983
Imps* as Dad · Comedy - 1982
National Lampoon’s Movie Madness as President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters' · Comedy - 1981
The Perfect Woman as King Kroger · Sci-Fi - 1980 First Family as Presidential Assistant Feebleman · Comedy Worldwide box office: $15.2M
- 1980
How to Beat the High Cost of Living Comedy Worldwide box office: $7.5M - 1979
Americathon as Vincent Vanderhoff · Comedy Worldwide box office: $6.17M - 1979
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers as Jack LaRosa · Drama - 1979
Salem’s Lot as Larry Crockett · Horror - 1978
Space Force as Captain Thomas Woods · Tv movie - 1977
Escape from Bogen County as Pearson · Drama - 1977
Cracking Up Sci-Fi - 1977
Fun with Dick and Jane as Bob · Comedy - 1976
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy as Peter Linden · Comedy - 1970
Jenny as Executive · Romance - 1969
Model Shop as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited) · Romance - 1967
Teenage Mother as Coach · Drama
Fred Willard in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Fred Willard?
Fred Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. in 1933. Credited on films since 1967, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Fred Willard Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Fred Willard shares the most films with. Michael McKean comes first, with 8 films together, followed by Harry Shearer (6).
Fred Willard: Questions & Answers
How many movies Fred Willard has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Fred Willard been in?
Fred Willard is credited on 76 films, from 1967 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Fred Willard's highest-grossing movie?
Epic Movie (2007) is Fred Willard's biggest box office hit, with $87.2M worldwide, ahead of Date Movie (2006) ($85.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Fred Willard's movies have made $302M.
Fred Willard's biggest hits What is Fred Willard's newest movie?
The most recent film on Fred Willard's filmography is Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp (2020), in the role of Self.
Who does Fred Willard work with most often?
Fred Willard shares the most films with Michael McKean (8 films), Harry Shearer (6 films) and Mary Kay Place (5 films).
The Best Fred Willard Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 76 credits.
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