Actor

Fred Willard

Fred Willard’s screen credits include Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO in WALL·E, Self in Who Is Martin Mull?, and Dad (voice) in Monster House.

Born September 18, 1933† May 15, 2020 Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA3 movies on MoviHero

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WHERE TO START

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A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

WALL·E

2008 · 1h 38m · Animation · Family

See the performance as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO.

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Who Is Martin Mull?

2026 · 1h 34m · Comedy · Documentary

See the performance as Self.

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Monster House

2006 · 1h 31m · Animation · Comedy

A voice performance as Dad (voice).

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Fred Willard

Frederick Charles Willard (born September 18, 1933 - May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian and voice over actor known for his improvisational comedy skills. He is known for his roles in the Christopher Guest mockumentary films This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration as well as television series D.C. Follies. He is an alumnus of The Second City comedy troupe. He received three Emmy nominations for his recurring role on the TV series Everybody Loves Raymond as Robert Barone's father-in-law, Hank MacDougall.

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2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
2021
Live at Mister Kelly's
Self
2021
Captain Daddy
Daddy (voice)
2020
Lilly's Light: The Movie
Moylin
2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Self
2020
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
The 'Just Hang On!' Man
2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
2020
Kaufmania!
Self
2018
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Smitty
2017
Every 40 Years
Himself
2017
Oh Damn
Actor
2016
Mascots
Greg Gammons, Jr.
2016
Max Rose
Jim Clark
2016
Here Comes Rusty
Mak
2016
Fifty Shades of Black
Gary
2015
Bachelors
Uncle Ulysses
2015
Show Boat
Cap'n Andy Hawks
2015
Russell Madness
TJ
2014
All-Stars
John Carson
2014
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Secretary of the Interior (voice)
2014
Wish Wizard
Hope Giver
2014
The Yank
Peter Murphy
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Ed Harken
2013
The Birder
Park President
2013
Dealin' with Idiots
Actor
2012
The Magic of Belle Isle
Al Kaiser
2012
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Mason Macgillivray
2011
12 Wishes of Christmas
Jack Volara
2011
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
Mr. Hubley (voice)
2011
My Future Boyfriend
Bob
2011
Accidentally in Love
Dick Brocton
2011
Your Love Never Fails
Paul
2011
Fred & Vinnie
Movie Star
2010
Expecting Mary
Jerry Zee
2010
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
Angus
2010
Holyman Undercover
Richard
2010
Lilly's Light
Moylin
2009
School Gyrls
Mr Lockwood
2009
Youth in Revolt
Mr. Ferguson
2009
Scouts Honor
Game Master
2009
Official Rejection
Self
2008
Harold
Dr. Pratt
2007
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
Boogey (voice)
2007
Fired!
Self
2007
I Could Never Be Your Woman
Marty
2007
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
The Boogey Man (voice)
2007
Epic Movie
Aslo
2007
I'll Believe You
Mr. Fratus
2006
Fighting Words
Longfellow
2006
Re-Animated
Milt Appleday
2006
For Your Consideration
Chuck
2006
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
2006
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Self - Roaster
2006
Ira & Abby
Michael Willoughby
2006
Church Ball
Bishop Linderman
2006
Date Movie
Bernie Funkyerdoder
2005
Chicken Little
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
2005
Love Wrecked
Ben Taylor
2005
The Aristocrats
Self
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Ed Harken
2004
Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown
Self
2004
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
Bubble (voice)
2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Bucky Brandt
2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
Mr. McClintock
2004
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Dr. Willoughby
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ed Harken
2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Analyst
2004
American Pie: Revealed
Self
2004
Killer Diller
Ned
2003
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
Professor Doornitz
2003
American Wedding
Harold Flaherty
2003
A Mighty Wind
Mike LaFontaine
2002
The Year That Trembled
Frank Woods
2001
How High
Philip Huntley
2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Senator Roger Dickey
2001
When Billie Beat Bobby
Howard Cosell
2001
The Wedding Planner
Basil St. Mosely
2001
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's
Actor
2000
Best in Show
Buck Laughlin
2000
The Pooch and the Pauper
President
2000
Chump Change
Steve's Manager
2000
Dropping Out
Paul Blanchard
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Mission Commander
1999
Idle Hands
Dad
1999
Can't Stop Dancing
Chester
1998
Permanent Midnight
Craig Ziffer
1997
Breast Men
Talk Show Host (uncredited)
1997
steve.oedekerk.com
Actor
1997
Waiting for Guffman
Ron Albertson
1996
Back to Back
Loan Officer
1995
Prehysteria! 3
Actor
1994
Sodbusters
Clarence Gentry
1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Reginald Cobbles
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Lt. Bob Hookstratten
1992
High Strung
Insurance Salesman
1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Self
1991
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
Self / Celebrity Judge

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Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO

WALL·E

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Ben Burtt

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WALL·E

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Bob Bergen

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WALL·E

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Bob Saget

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Who Is Martin Mull?

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Actor

Fred Willard

Fred Willard’s screen credits include Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO in WALL·E, Self in Who Is Martin Mull?, and Dad (voice) in Monster House.

Born September 18, 1933† May 15, 2020 Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA3 movies on MoviHero

Explore movies

WHERE TO START

Where to start

A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

WALL·E

2008 · 1h 38m · Animation · Family

See the performance as Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO.

Open movie guide

Who Is Martin Mull?

2026 · 1h 34m · Comedy · Documentary

See the performance as Self.

Open movie guide

Monster House

2006 · 1h 31m · Animation · Comedy

A voice performance as Dad (voice).

Open movie guide

THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About Fred Willard

GALLERY

Photos

Portraits of Fred Willard.

MOVIHERO CREDITS

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Explore 3 movie guides, credited roles and upcoming releases.

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More film credits 97 additional titles

These credits do not currently have a MoviHero movie guide. Use the filters to separate released and upcoming work.

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Showing 8 of 97 credits

2025
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Self (archive footage)
2021
Live at Mister Kelly's
Self
2021
Captain Daddy
Daddy (voice)
2020
Lilly's Light: The Movie
Moylin
2020
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Self
2020
Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
The 'Just Hang On!' Man
2020
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Self
2020
Kaufmania!
Self
2018
Lovesick Fool - Love in the Age of Like
Smitty
2017
Every 40 Years
Himself
2017
Oh Damn
Actor
2016
Mascots
Greg Gammons, Jr.
2016
Max Rose
Jim Clark
2016
Here Comes Rusty
Mak
2016
Fifty Shades of Black
Gary
2015
Bachelors
Uncle Ulysses
2015
Show Boat
Cap'n Andy Hawks
2015
Russell Madness
TJ
2014
All-Stars
John Carson
2014
Planes: Fire & Rescue
Secretary of the Interior (voice)
2014
Wish Wizard
Hope Giver
2014
The Yank
Peter Murphy
2013
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Ed Harken
2013
The Birder
Park President
2013
Dealin' with Idiots
Actor
2012
The Magic of Belle Isle
Al Kaiser
2012
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Mason Macgillivray
2011
12 Wishes of Christmas
Jack Volara
2011
Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur
Mr. Hubley (voice)
2011
My Future Boyfriend
Bob
2011
Accidentally in Love
Dick Brocton
2011
Your Love Never Fails
Paul
2011
Fred & Vinnie
Movie Star
2010
Expecting Mary
Jerry Zee
2010
Hermie & Friends: Antonio Meets His Match
Angus
2010
Holyman Undercover
Richard
2010
Lilly's Light
Moylin
2009
School Gyrls
Mr Lockwood
2009
Youth in Revolt
Mr. Ferguson
2009
Scouts Honor
Game Master
2009
Official Rejection
Self
2008
Harold
Dr. Pratt
2007
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
Boogey (voice)
2007
Fired!
Self
2007
I Could Never Be Your Woman
Marty
2007
Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure
The Boogey Man (voice)
2007
Epic Movie
Aslo
2007
I'll Believe You
Mr. Fratus
2006
Fighting Words
Longfellow
2006
Re-Animated
Milt Appleday
2006
For Your Consideration
Chuck
2006
Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen
Santa Claus / Dog Catcher (voice)
2006
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
Self - Roaster
2006
Ira & Abby
Michael Willoughby
2006
Church Ball
Bishop Linderman
2006
Date Movie
Bernie Funkyerdoder
2005
Chicken Little
Melvin - Alien Dad (voice)
2005
Love Wrecked
Ben Taylor
2005
The Aristocrats
Self
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Ed Harken
2004
Elf: Christmas in Tinseltown
Self
2004
The Nutcracker and the Mouseking
Bubble (voice)
2004
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Bucky Brandt
2004
Nobody Knows Anything!
Mr. McClintock
2004
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
Dr. Willoughby
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Ed Harken
2004
Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter
Analyst
2004
American Pie: Revealed
Self
2004
Killer Diller
Ned
2003
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure
Professor Doornitz
2003
American Wedding
Harold Flaherty
2003
A Mighty Wind
Mike LaFontaine
2002
The Year That Trembled
Frank Woods
2001
How High
Philip Huntley
2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Senator Roger Dickey
2001
When Billie Beat Bobby
Howard Cosell
2001
The Wedding Planner
Basil St. Mosely
2001
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's
Actor
2000
Best in Show
Buck Laughlin
2000
The Pooch and the Pauper
President
2000
Chump Change
Steve's Manager
2000
Dropping Out
Paul Blanchard
1999
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Mission Commander
1999
Idle Hands
Dad
1999
Can't Stop Dancing
Chester
1998
Permanent Midnight
Craig Ziffer
1997
Breast Men
Talk Show Host (uncredited)
1997
steve.oedekerk.com
Actor
1997
Waiting for Guffman
Ron Albertson
1996
Back to Back
Loan Officer
1995
Prehysteria! 3
Actor
1994
Sodbusters
Clarence Gentry
1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Reginald Cobbles
1992
A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out
Lt. Bob Hookstratten
1992
High Strung
Insurance Salesman
1992
Martin Mull: Talent Takes a Holiday
Self
1991
The 1984 Los Angeles Comedy Competition With Host Jay Leno
Self / Celebrity Judge

CHARACTER GUIDES

Characters and roles

Explore character guides connected to Fred Willard's movie credits.

Movie role

Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO

WALL·E

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Shared credits

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Director

Andrew Stanton

1 shared film on MoviHero

WALL·E

Actor

Ben Burtt

1 shared film on MoviHero

WALL·E

Actor

Bob Bergen

1 shared film on MoviHero

WALL·E

Director · Actor

Bob Saget

1 shared film on MoviHero

Who Is Martin Mull?

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