Fred Willard

Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Sep 18, 1933

Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

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.

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Movies

Known For

Best in Show

(2000)

A Mighty Wind

(2003)

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

(2004)

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

(2004)

Fred Willard Movies

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2019 |
Funny You Never Knew
2017 |
Every 40 Years
2016 |
Here Comes Rustyas Mak
2016 |
Max Rose
Max Rose
2016
1h 23m
Drama
6.2
A jazz pianist makes a discovery days before the death of his wife that causes him to believe his sixty-five year marriage was a lie. He embarks on an exploration of his own past that brings him face to face with a menagerie of characters from a bygone era.
asJim Clark
2016 |
High Strung
High Strung
2016
PG
1h 36m
Drama, Music, Romance
6.3
Dancer Ruby, starting at Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, meets English violinist Johnnie, playing in a subway station. Music and dance follow.
asInsurance Salesman
2016 |
Fifty Shades of Black
Fifty Shades of Black
2016
R
1h 32m
Comedy
3.5
An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.
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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
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
PG
1h 23m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Sport
5.9
When Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he joins a forest fire and rescue unit to be trained as a firefighter, or else his air strip will be shut down.
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asSecretary Of The Interior
2013 |
The Bird Menas Park President
2013 |
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
PG-13
1h 59m
Comedy
6.3
With the 1970s behind him, Ron Burgundy, San Diego's former top-rated newsreader, returns to take New York City's first twenty-four-hour news channel by storm.
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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
WALL·E
2008
G
1h 38m
Adventure, Animation, Family
8.4
In the distant future, a small waste-collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
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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
Monster House
2006
PG
1h 31m
Animation, Comedy, Family, Mystery
6.7
Three teens discover that their neighbor's house is really a living, breathing, scary monster.
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
Chicken Little
2005
G
1h 21m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
5.7
After ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion.
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
American Wedding
2003
R
1h 36m
Comedy
6.3
It's the wedding of Jim and Michelle and the gathering of their families and friends, including Jim's old friends from high school and Michelle's little sister.
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
1999 |
Can't Stop Dancingas Chester
1998 |
Permanent Midnightas Craig Ziffer
1996 |
Waiting for Guffmanas Ron 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 |
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