Fred Willard

Fred Willard as Chancellor Huntley in Universal's How High - 2001

Biography

Born 09/18/1933

Best known for his buttoned up professionals with no sense of their own cluelessness, actor Fred Willard emerged from the 1960s improv scene to become a critic’s favorite and an admired comedy veteran. After earning an initial cult following as the dimwitted sidekick of talk show host Martin Mull...
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Awards

  • In 2001, received American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
  • In 2000, received Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor

Highlights

  • In 2008, Voiced the president of the Buynlarge Corporation in the Pixar animated film "WALL-E"
  • In 2007, Once again teamed with Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer for the spoof/parody film "Epic Movie"
  • In 2007, Cast as sportscaster, Marsh McGinley in the FOX series "Back to You"

Family & Companions

  • married
  • Mary Willard: wife (Married in 1972)
  • father: Died unexpectedly when Willard was 11

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