Fred Willard

Fred Willard

#3732ā–¼82
ActorWriterSoundtrack
Born
September 18, 1933
Died
May 15, 2020
Awards
4 wins, 28 nominations

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…

Biography

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.

Actor

NPRmageddonNPRmageddon(2023)as Fred Willard
Captain DaddyCaptain Daddy(2021)as Daddy
Mickey and the Roadster RacersMickey and the Roadster Racers(2017)as Mr. Doozy
Lilly's Light: The MovieLilly's Light: The Movie(2020)as Moylin
Russell ManiacRussell Maniac(2020)as TJ

Soundtrack

Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live(1975)

Self

Classic Hollywood CinemasClassic Hollywood Cinemas(2025)as Self
Live at Mister Kelly'sLive at Mister Kelly's(2021)as Self
Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time, Parts 1-3Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time, Parts 1-3(2019)as Self
The Very Very Best of the 70sThe Very Very Best of the 70s(2019)as Anchorman, Self - Best In Show, Self - Commentator
The BachelorThe Bachelor(2002)as Self - Announcer

Archive Footage

The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20The Golden Girls: 40 Years of Laughter and Friendship - A Special Edition of 20/20(2025)as Self
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL MusicLadies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music(2025)as Self - Guest Host
DevoDevo(2024)as Self - Host, Saturday Night Live
The Game Show ShowThe Game Show Show(2023)as Self
Ed Sullivan's Comedy LegendsEd Sullivan's Comedy Legends(2022)as Self

Known for

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Fred Willard in Superman 50th Anniversary (1988)Patti Deutsch, George Memmoli, Michael Mislove, Bill Saluga, Fred Willard, and Ace Trucking Company in The Midnight Special (1972)Don King, Mike Tyson, and Fred Willard in D.C. Follies (1987)Greg Louganis, Fred Willard, and The Krofft Puppets in D.C. Follies (1987)Fred Willard and The Krofft Puppets in D.C. Follies (1987)Fred Willard and The Krofft Puppets in D.C. Follies (1987)

Credit Score: Fred Willard

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Frank Dunphy
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#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownā˜…WinsNomsVotes
1Modern Family400.002009•8.52285539375
2WALLĀ·E162.502008•8.4161320117
3Everybody Loves Raymond60.001996•7.3156983042
4Best in Show4.882000•7.50075515
5Waiting for Guffman4.881997•7.40033832
6Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy4.502004•7.100401423
7A Mighty Wind3.752003•7.20132053
8Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me3.001999•6.701262602
9Youth in Revolt2.502010•6.40078111
10Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle2.502004•7.000216169