Fred Willard

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Sep 18, 1933

Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Died: May 15, 2020

Fred Willard radiated a unique charm that established him as one of the industry's most gifted comic actors, first coming to prominence as ambitious but dimwitted sidekick Jerry Hubbard to Martin Mull's smarmy talk-show host Barth Gimble in the devastating satirical series Fernwood Tonight (1977). A master of sketch comedy, he was most heralded for his quick wit and improvisational expertise. His 50 appearances in sketches on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) were indicative of his ability to transform any character into a unique comic portrayal. Fred starred in an oft sold-out one-man show, "Fred Willard: Alone At Last!" (actually with a cast of 12) that received two Los Angeles Artistic Director Awards, for Best Comedy and Best Production. He was also an alumnus of The Second City and headed a sketch comedy workshop, The MoHo Group.

Known For

Best in Show
Best in Show

(2000)

A Mighty Wind
A Mighty Wind

(2003)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

(2004)

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

(2004)

Fred Willard Movies

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Previous (61)

  • 2019 |
    Funny You Never Knew
  • 2017 |
    Every 40 Years
  • 2016 |
    Here Comes Rustyas Mak
  • 2016 |

    Max Rose

    asJim Clark
  • 2016 |

    High Strung

    asInsurance Salesman
  • 2016 |

    Fifty Shades of Black

    asGary
  • 2015 |
    Bachelorsas Uncle Ulysses
  • 2015 |
    The 1st Annual Carney Awards
  • 2014 |
    All Starsas John Carson
  • 2014 |
    How to Become an Outlawas Police Chief
  • 2014 |
    My Not So Irish Brideas Peter Murphy
  • 2014 |

    Planes: Fire & Rescue

    asSecretary Of The Interior
  • 2013 |
    The Bird Menas Park President
  • 2013 |

    Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

    asEd Harken
  • 2012 |
    The Magic of Belle Isleas Al Kaiser
  • 2011 |
    Fred & Vinnieas Movie Star
  • 2010 |
    Bob Zany: Close But No Cigar
  • 2010 |
    Expecting Maryas Jerry Zee
  • 2010 |
    Holyman Undercoveras Richard
  • 2009 |
    Youth in Revoltas Mr. Ferguson
  • 2009 |
    Scouts Honoras Game Master
  • 2008 |
    Haroldas Dr. Pratt
  • 2008 |

    WALL·E

    asShelby Forthright - BNL CEO
  • 2007 |
    I Could Never Be Your Womanas Marty
  • 2006 |
    I'll Believe Youas Mr. Fratus
  • 2006 |
    Fighting Wordsas Longfellow
  • 2007 |
    Epic Movieas Aslo
  • 2006 |

    Monster House

    asDad
  • 2004 |
    Killer Dilleras Ned
  • 2006 |
    Church Ballas Bishop Linderman
  • 2006 |
    Date Movieas Bernie Funkyerdoder
  • 2005 |
    Lovewreckedas Ben Taylor
  • 2005 |
    Chicken Littleas Melvin - Alien Dad
  • 2005 |

    Chicken Little

    asMelvin - Alien Dad
  • 2004 |
    50 Ways to Leave Your Loveras Bucky Brandt
  • 2004 |
    Harold & Kumar Go to White Castleas Dr. Willoughby
  • 2004 |
    Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundyas Ed Harken
  • 2003 |
    American Weddingas Harold Flaherty
  • 2003 |

    American Wedding

    asHarold Flaherty
  • 2002 |
    The Year That Trembledas Frank Woods
  • 2001 |
    How Highas Philip Huntley
  • 2001 |
    The Wedding Planneras Basil St. Mosely
  • 2000 |
    Chump Changeas Steve's Manager
  • 2000 |
    Dropping Outas Paul Blanchard
  • 2000 |
    Best in Showas Buck Laughlin
  • 2000 |

    Best in Show

    asBuck Laughlin
  • 1999 |
    Can't Stop Dancingas Chester
  • 1998 |
    Permanent Midnightas Craig Ziffer
  • 1996 |
    Waiting for Guffmanas Ron Albertson
  • 1997 |

    Waiting for Guffman

    asRon Albertson
  • 1987 |
    Roxanneas Mayor Deebs
  • 1985 |
    Moving Violationsas Terrence 'Doc' Williams
  • 1980 |
    First Familyas Presidential Assistant Feebleman
  • 1980 |
    How to Beat the High Cost of Livingas Robert
  • 1979 |

    Salem’s Lot

    asLarry Crockett
  • 1979 |
    Americathonas Vincent Vanderhoff
  • 1977 |
    Cracking Upas Mr. Hardon
  • 1976 |
    Chesty Anderson U.S. Navyas Peter Linden
  • 1971 |
    Dynamite Chicken
  • 1970 |
    Jennyas Executive
  • 1967 |
    Teenage Motheras Coach