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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. Actor: Best in Show. 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 considered by many a master of the mockumentary genre, died Friday at age 86. Willard was best known for his roles in Christopher Guest films such as "Best in...
6′ 1½″ (1.87 m) Mini Bio. 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 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 · 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. Willard’s daughter,...
May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard —the improv comedy master whose star shone brightest in the satire of writer-director Christopher Guest, playing a goofball so straight it wasn’t always clear he was in on the joke...
May 17, 2020 · By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Updated 11:18 PM PDT, May 16, 2020. LOS ANGELES (AP) — 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. He was 86.
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May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the prolific and beloved comic actor and master of the mockumentary genre who stood out in ensemble comedies like Best in Show, For Your Consideration and This Is Spinal Tap, died...
May 16, 2020 · Contributing: The Associated Press. 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.
