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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.
Fred Willard was an American actor, comedian, and voice artist celebrated for his improvisational skills and his prolific career in television and film.
He is recognized for his roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films like Best in Show and A Mighty Wind, as well as his television work on Everybody Loves Raymond.
He was a master of deadpan, improvisational comedy who specialized in playing clueless but enthusiastic authority figures.