Fred Willard

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

The Simpsons

as Wally Kogen (voice)

Friends

as Mr. Lipson

Family Guy

as Dave Campbell (voice)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

as Ed Harken

American Wedding

as Harold Flaherty

Monster House

as Dad (voice)

Chicken Little

as Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

as Mission Commander

Modern Family

as Frank Dunphy