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Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 [a] – May 15, 2020) was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his films This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016).
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).
Jun 3, 2020 · The comedic star died of cardiac arrest, TMZ reports. According to his death certificate, obtained by the outlet, Willard suffered from several underlying health conditions, including ...
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.
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”...
May 16, 2020 · Beloved film star Fred Willard has died. He was 86. The comedic star, whose numerous credits include Best in Show, This Is Spinal Tap, Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family, died of natural...
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 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, who was known for his endless comedic roles and mockumentaries like 'This is Spinal Tap,' has died at 86, his daughter Hope confirmed.
