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Fred Willard
Acting
Born: September 18, 1933
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Biography
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
as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO

Monster House
as Dad (voice)

American Wedding
as Harold Flaherty

Chicken Little
as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
as Ed Harken

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
as Mission Commander

How High
as Philip Huntley

Epic Movie
as Aslo

The Wedding Planner
as Basil St. Mosely

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
as Ed Harken