Thanks to his quick wit and gift for ad-libbing, Fred Willard has enjoyed steady film and television gigs for more than four decades. Born Sept. 18, 1939, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Willard made his TV debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964 as half of a comic duo.A sketch comedy master, Willard eventually moved to Chicago to polish his innate talent with the famed Second City troupe. More TV and stage work followed, and in 1977 he was cast in the role he's best known for: the grinning sidekick to Martin Mull on "Fernwood 2Nite" and "America 2-Night." For his recurring role on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Willard received three consecutive Emmy nods.
Through the years, Willard has also landed small but juicy roles in numerous films, including This Is Spinal Tap (1984); the mockumentaries Waiting for Guffman (1996) and Best in Show (2000); and 2004's Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Epic MovieFrom the writers of Scary Movie comes this megaspoof of at least a dozen blockbusters that follows four orphans (Kal Penn, Adam Campbell, Faune A. Chambers and Jayma Mays) who visit a magic chocolate factory, where an enchanted wardrobe zaps them back to the land of Gnarnia. Along the way, they... Read More
How to Lose Your LoverTired of being the nice guy who never gets the girl, ghostwriter Owen McCabe (Paul Schneider) vows to leave Los Angeles and start afresh on the East Coast. But while a chance run-in with the woman of his dreams (Jennifer Westfeldt) prompts him to change his plans, he can't convince her that he's... Read More
Church BallFred Willard stars as a bishop intent on pulling together a winning team for his soon-to-disappear church basketball league in this comedy that boasts a very unusual cast. Included among the players on the ragtag squad are an Uzbek immigrant, an overweight baker and (most odd of all) the diminutive... Read More
Elvis Is AliveWill this off-the-wall mockumentary finally put the rumor of the century to rest? You be the judge! Focusing on a group of people who purportedly swear to have seen the King of Rock 'n' Roll alive, this wacky film is like a tabloid newspaper come to life. Featured are such "authoritative" voices as... Read More
Scout's Honor: Badge to the BoneIt's merit badge mania when not-too-bright but very enthusiastic Tiger Scout Brandon Appleorchard (played by former SNL funnyman Chris Kattan) joins a highly competitive contest to win the position of head honcho at a scouting camp. Veteran comedian Fred Willard co-stars as the camp's Game Master... Read More
