Fred Willard
Frederick Charles Willard (born 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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Fred Willard Movies
Discover the best Fred Willard movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Fred Willard ranked by year and score.
1
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (2020)
Comedy
Documentary
A rotating cast of famous faces sit down to recount the strangest, funniest, and occasionally terrifying moments from their psychedelic experiences. Comedians, musicians, and actors share stories that spiral into...
Score
6.6
2
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Comedy
Ron Burgundy's comfortable life as San Diego's most beloved news anchor implodes when he's offered a chance to anchor America's first round-the-clock news network in New York. The mustachioed journalist...
Score
6.1
3
WALL·E (2008)
Animation
Family
Science Fiction
Seven centuries of solitude have made WALL-E something his designers never intended: sentimental. He stacks trash into towers, collects human trinkets, and watches old musicals on repeat. Then a sleek...
Score
8.1
4
For Your Consideration (2006)
Comedy
When a forgotten character actor delivers an unexpectedly luminous performance in a scrappy indie production, studio insiders begin whispering her name for awards season. Suddenly, the small film finds itself...
Score
5.8
5
Monster House (2006)
Animation
Comedy
Family
When a dilapidated Victorian mansion across the street begins exhibiting signs of sinister life, three resourceful teenagers realize they're not dealing with supernatural rumors but something far more tangible. What...
Score
6.7
6
Date Movie (2006)
Comedy
Romance
A relentless skewering of rom-com formulas that traces one man's bumbling quest to win over the woman of his dreams. What follows is a collision of awkward family dynamics, mortifying...
Score
4.3
7
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Comedy
Ron Burgundy rules the San Diego news desk in the groovy seventies, a pompadoured king of local television until Veronica Corningstone walks through the station door. She's talented, she's ambitious,...
Score
6.7
8
Best in Show (2000)
Comedy
Christopher Guest assembles a mockumentary portrait of dog show obsession, following an assortment of eccentric handlers and their meticulously groomed companions toward the Mayflower Kennel Club championship. From nervous neurotics...
Score
6.9
9
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Comedy
Music
Rob Reiner's mockumentary follows Spinal Tap, a British heavy metal band whose legendary incompetence and inflated self-regard have become their defining feature. As the group attempts a comeback tour, we...
Score
7.4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring Fred Willard?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Fred Willard are Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, and WALL·E.
How many movies and TV shows has Fred Willard starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 9 titles starring Fred Willard, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring Fred Willard worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring Fred Willard maintains a strong average user rating of 6.5 out of 10 across all tracked titles.