Fred Willard
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Fred Willard
1939 - 2020
Fred Willard was an American actor, comedian and author, best known for his roles in Anchorman, Best in Show or Waiting for Guffman. He died on May 15, 2020 in Los Angeles, aged 80.
Quick Facts
- Name: Fred Willard
- Full name: Frederick Charles Willard
- Occupation: actor, comedian, author
- Born: September, 18 1939 in Shaker Heights
- Died: May, 15 2020 in Los Angeles (aged 80)
- Citizenship: United States
Selected Filmography
- 2004: Anchorman (Adam McKay): Ed Harken
2001: The Wedding Planner (Adam Shankman): Basil St. Mosely- 2000: Best in Show (Christopher Guest): Buck Laughlin
1995 - 1997: Roseanne (TV): Scott- 1997: Waiting for Guffman (Christopher Guest): Ron Albertson
1987: Roxanne (Fred Schepisi): Mayor Deebs
2009 - Today: Modern Family (TV): Frank Dunphy
2014 - 2015: The Bold and the Beautiful (TV): John Forrester
The latest news
AMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Thursday, December 18), ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ is now considered to be the Greatest Show in the History of Television.Read It »
Fred WillardAMP™, | Rumors of Roseanne reunion had the internet in a frenzy on Thursday (December 18) as reports claimed that ABC confirmed a revival of the popular sitcom for 2026. Finally!Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [December 2025 update] News of Fred Willard’s death on May 15, 2020 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the actor’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »