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Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016), and for playing Ed Harken in the Anchorman ...
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).
Fred Willard, the comic actor considered by many as a master of the mockumentary genre died on Friday, according to his daughter Hope Willard.
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).
May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the comic actor known for his genial but dunderheaded characters, has died. He was 86. Willard died Friday night at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes.
Jun 3, 2020 · Fred Willard, the beloved star with a long list of acting credits including “Best in Show,” “The Spinal Tap” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” died of natural causes in May at age 86.
May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the Emmy Award-nominated comic actor best known for his scene-stealing roles in Christopher Guest’s improvised ensemble film comedies like “Best in Show” and “Waiting for Guffman”...
Jun 3, 2020 · Fred Willard, the prolific actor and comedian known for his appearances on Modern Family and Everybody Loves Raymond, and in Christopher Guest 's many mockumentaries, died May 15 at age...
May 17, 2020 · Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died.
May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the clever comic actor who played clueless characters to perfection on 'Fernwood 2 Night,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and as a member of a great ensemble in...
