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Fred Willard

Frederic Charles Willard (September 18, 1933 – 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). He also appeared in supporting…

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Alma mater
Virginia Military Institute
Born
Frederic Charles Willard (1933-09-18)September 18, 1933 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[a]
Children
1
Died
May 15, 2020(2020-05-15) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
Actor · comedian · writer
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles

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Fred Willard

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Occupations · 3
Fred Willard → Actor, comedian, writer
Alma mater · 1
Fred Willard → Virginia Military Institute
Born · 1
Fred Willard → Frederic Charles Willard (1933-09-18)September 18, 1933 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.[a]
Children · 1
Fred Willard → 1
Died · 1
Fred Willard → May 15, 2020(2020-05-15) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place · 1
Fred Willard → Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles
Spouse · 1
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Years active · 1
Fred Willard → 1957–2020

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Fred WillardChildren11.00infobox
Fred WillardDiedMay 15, 2020(2020-05-15) (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S.1.00infobox
Fred WillardOccupationsActor1.00infobox
Fred WillardOccupationscomedian1.00infobox
Fred WillardOccupationswriter1.00infobox
Fred WillardResting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles1.00infobox
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Fred WillardYears active1957–20201.00infobox
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