Fred Willard
Fred Willard | |
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Willard in 2008 | |
| Born | Frederic Charles Willard September 18, 1933 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 15, 2020 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles |
| Alma mater | Kentucky Military Institute Virginia Military Institute |
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| Years active | 1957–2020 |
| Spouse |
Mary Lovell
(m. 1968; died 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
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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 his mockumentary 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). He also appeared in supporting roles in the comedy films Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), American Wedding (2003), and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). On television, Willard received several Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the sitcoms Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family.