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 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1957–2020 |
| Spouse |
Mary Lovell
(m. 1968; died 2018) |
| Children | 1 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Signature | |
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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 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.
- ^ a b "Fred Willard Interview Part 1 of 4". The Interviews: An Oral History of Television. Television Academy Foundation. October 23, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
My name at birth: Frederic Charles Willard ... I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, I'm pretty sure it's Cleveland, Ohio, September 18th, 1939. [Q: And where did you grow up?] Shaker Heights, Ohio. ... My father's name was also Frederick Willard, spelled a little different than mine. My mother's name was Ruth; her maiden name was Weinman, W-e-i-n-m-a-n.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (May 17, 2020). "Fred Willard, 'Best in Show' and 'A Mighty Wind' Actor, Dead at 86". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
Willard's daughter Hope Mulbarger said in a statement, "My father passed away very peacefully last night at the fantastic age of 86 years old. He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end. We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever."
- ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (2010). Screen World. Applause Theater and Cinema Books. p. 407. ISBN 978-1-55783-729-5.
- ^ Hoyle, Matt (2013). Comic Genius: Portraits of Funny People. Chronicle Books. p. 200. ISBN 978-1452125381.
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