Frederick Charles Willard Jr. (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).

Fred Willard radiated a unique charm that established him as one of the industry's most gifted comic actors, first coming to prominence as ambitious but dimwitted sidekick Jerry Hubbard to Martin Mull's smarmy talk-show host Barth Gimble in …

Jun 3, 2020 · Fred Willard, the beloved star with a long list of acting credits including “Best in Show,” “The Spinal Tap” and “Everybody Loves Raymond,” died of natural causes in May at age 86.

Jun 3, 2020 · According to his death certificate, obtained by the outlet, Willard suffered from several underlying health conditions, including myelodysplastic syndrome and coronary artery disease....

May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the comic actor considered by many as a master of the mockumentary genre died on Friday, according to his daughter Hope Willard.

May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the comic actor known for his genial but dunderheaded characters, has died. He was 86. Willard died Friday night at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes.

May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard —the improv comedy master whose star shone brightest in the satire of writer-director Christopher Guest, playing a goofball so straight it wasn’t always clear he was in on...

Jun 3, 2020 · Fred Willard, the prolific actor and comedian known for his appearances on Modern Family and Everybody Loves Raymond, and in Christopher Guest 's many mockumentaries, died May 15 at age...

May 16, 2020 · Fred Willard, the Emmy Award-nominated comic actor best known for his scene-stealing roles in Christopher Guest’s improvised ensemble film comedies like “Best in Show” and “Waiting for Guffman”...

Frederick Charles "Fred" Willard (September 18, 1933 – May 15, 2020) was an American actor, comedian and writer.