Frederick Charles Willard (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
(2008)
Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Chicken Little
(2005)
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
American Wedding
(2003)
Harold Flaherty
Monster House
(2006)
Dad (voice)
Idle Hands
(1999)
Dad
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
(1999)
Mission Commander
Epic Movie
(2007)
Aslo
Date Movie
(2006)
Bernie Funkyerdoder
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
(2004)
Dr. Willoughby
How High
(2001)
Philip Huntley
Breast Men
(1997)
Talk Show Host
Mascots
(2016)
Greg Gammons, Jr.
Fifty Shades of Black
(2016)
Gary
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
(2013)
Ed Harken
Hustle
(1975)
Interrogator
Planes: Fire & Rescue
(2014)
Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Full Filmography
Acting
Teenage Mother
(1967)
Coach
Model Shop
(1969)
Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
Jenny
(1970)
Executive
Dynamite Chicken
(1971)
Harrad Summer
(1974)
Gary Logan
Hustle
(1975)
Interrogator
Chesty Anderson U.S. Navy
(1976)
Peter Linden
Silver Streak
(1976)
Jerry Jarvis
Fun with Dick and Jane
(1977)
Bob
Cracking Up
(1977)
The People's Command Performance: '77
(1977)
Self - Ace Trucking Company
Escape from Bogen County
(1977)
Pearson
Space Force
(1978)
Captain Thomas Woods
Americathon
(1979)
Vincent Vanderhoff
Flatbed Annie & Sweetie Pie: Lady Truckers
(1979)
Jack LaRosa
First Family
(1980)
Presidential Assistant Feebleman
How to Beat the High Cost of Living
(1980)
Robert
The Perfect Woman
(1981)
King Kroger
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
(1982)
President Robert Fogerty - 'Success Wanters'
Imps*
(1983)
Dad
This Is Spinal Tap
(1984)
Colonel on Military Base
Moving Violations
(1985)
Terrence "Doc" Williams
Lots of Luck
(1985)
A.J. Foley
The History of White People in America
(1985)
Hal Harrison
The History of White People in America: Volume II
(1986)
Hal Harrison
Roxanne
(1987)
Mayor Deebs
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
(1987)
Tom Osborne
Portrait of a White Marriage
(1988)
Hal Harrison
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel
(1988)
Finn Howard, Metropolis Deputy Mayor
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
(1989)
Man #2 at Party
Tom Arnold: The Naked Truth
(1991)
Self
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
(1991)
Self / Celebrity Judge
High Strung
(1992)
Insurance Salesman
The Return of Spinal Tap
(1992)
Lt. Bob Hookstratten
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
(1994)
Reginald Cobbles
Sodbusters
(1994)
Clarence Gentry
Prehysteria! 3
(1995)
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
Ron Albertson
Back to Back
(1996)
Loan Officer
steve.oedekerk.com
(1997)
Breast Men
(1997)
Talk Show Host
Permanent Midnight
(1998)
Craig Ziffer
Idle Hands
(1999)
Dad
Can't Stop Dancing
(1999)
Chester
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
(1999)
Mission Commander
Best in Show
(2000)
Buck Laughlin
The Pooch and the Pauper
(2000)
President
Dropping Out
(2000)
Paul Blanchard
Chump Change
(2000)
Steve's Manager
The Wedding Planner
(2001)
Basil St. Mosely
How High
(2001)
Philip Huntley
When Billie Beat Bobby
(2001)
Howard Cosell
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's
(2001)
Teddy Bears' Picnic
(2002)
Senator Roger Dickey
The Year That Trembled
(2002)
Frank Woods
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
(2003)
Professor Doornitz
American Wedding
(2003)
Harold Flaherty
A Mighty Wind
(2003)
Mike LaFontaine
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
(2004)
Dr. Willoughby
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
(2004)
Ed Harken
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
(2004)
Bucky Brandt
Killer Diller
(2004)
Ned
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
(2004)
Ed Harken
Nobody Knows Anything!
(2004)
Mr. Mc Clintock
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
(2004)
Analyst
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
(2004)
Bubble (voice)
Love Wrecked
(2005)
Ben Taylor
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Chicken Little
(2005)
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
Date Movie
(2006)
Bernie Funkyerdoder
Monster House
(2006)
Dad (voice)
For Your Consideration
(2006)
Chuck
Church Ball
(2006)
Bishop Linderman
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
(2006)
Self - Roaster
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
(2006)
Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
Ira & Abby
(2006)
Michael Willoughby
Re-Animated
(2006)
Milt Appleday
Epic Movie
(2007)
Aslo
I Could Never Be Your Woman
(2007)
Marty
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
(2007)
The Boogey Man (voice)
Fighting Words
(2007)
Longfellow
Fired!
(2007)
Himself
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
(2007)
Boogey (voice)
I'll Believe You
(2007)
Mr. Fratus
WALL·E
(2008)
Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
Harold
(2008)
Dr. Pratt
Scouts Honor
(2009)
Game Master
Youth in Revolt
(2009)
Mr. Ferguson
School Gyrls
(2009)
Mr Lockwood
Official Rejection
(2009)
Self
Holyman Undercover
(2010)
Richard
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
(2010)
Angus
Backwash
(2010)
Self
Expecting Mary
(2010)
Jerry Zee
12 Wishes of Christmas
(2011)
Jack Volara
Your Love Never Fails
(2011)
Paul
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
(2011)
Mr. Hubley (voice)
Accidentally in Love
(2011)
Dick Brocton
Fred & Vinnie
(2011)
Movie Star
The Magic of Belle Isle
(2012)
Al Kaiser
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
(2012)
The Birder
(2013)
Park President
Dealin' with Idiots
(2013)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
(2013)
Ed Harken
Planes: Fire & Rescue
(2014)
Secretary of the Interior (voice)
Wish Wizard
(2014)
Hope Giver
The Yank
(2014)
Peter Murphy
All-Stars
(2014)
John Carson
Russell Madness
(2015)
TJ
Show Boat
(2015)
Cap'n Andy Hawks
Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard
(2015)
Harvey
Bachelors
(2015)
Uncle Ulysses
Max Rose
(2016)
Jim Clark
Fifty Shades of Black
(2016)
Gary
Mascots
(2016)
Greg Gammons, Jr.
Here Comes Rusty
(2016)
Mak
Every 40 Years
(2017)
Himself
Oh Damn
(2017)
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
(2018)
Smitty
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
(2020)
The 'Just Hang On!' Man
Kaufmania!
(2020)
Himself
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
(2020)
Self
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
(2020)
Self
Live at Mister Kelly's
(2021)
Self