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