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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television presenter, Comedian, Voice actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Education
Virginia Military Institute, Kentucky Country Day School, Kentucky Military Institute
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 68,948 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 46 years (1967-2013)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
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Year context
Born in 1933 -- Roosevelt inaugurated; New Deal begins; Hitler rises to power; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (48)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Fred Willard?
Fred Willard was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Fred Willard born?
Fred Willard was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Fred Willard been in?
Fred Willard has 48 credits in our database. Notable titles include Max Rose (2016), Dealin' with Idiots (2013), New Girl (2011), Accidentally in Love (2011), Expecting Mary (2010).
What is Fred Willard known for?
Fred Willard is primarily known as an actor. Frederick Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian and voice over actor known for his improvisational comedy skills.…
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You can find more about Fred Willard on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.