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Birth Place: Shaker Heights, OH
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/18/1939, Virgo
Profession: Actor; comedian

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Cheers & Jeers: The Closer's Fred Claus

Dec 6, 2011 09:48 AM ET
by Bruce Fretts

Cheers to Fred Willard for bringing joy to the world of The Closer.
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The Monday Guide to TV: A Holiday Closer, Charlie Brown and More Country Awards

Dec 5, 2011 09:34 AM ET
by Matt Roush

Is he a good Santa or a bad Santa? Sounds like a case for Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick), and in a very campy Christmas episode of TNT's The Closer (9/8c) — one of many holiday episodes we'll be weighing in on this week — the Santa is ...
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The Closer Creator James Duff Previews the Show's "Jolly" 100th Episode

Dec 4, 2011 09:01 PM ET
by James Duff

In our season-long examination of love, The Closer would be remiss if it didn't pause to consider the fuzziest of all human passions: a fondness for our own golden past.

Hardly anything tickles warm, childhood memories like the holidays. Gifts, decorations, friendly gatherings, family feasting and favorite songs blend to paint a glowing patina over our best memories. Unfortunately, the American brand of nostalgia borders on amnesia, and holding on to our youthful attachments oftentimes requires overlooking a host of problematic truths, or so our intrepid civilian tech, Buzz Watson, discovers when dragging his younger sister, Casey, on their annual trip to a local Christmas fair...read more

Fred Willard: Videos

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Permission to freak out!

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Because I like him...he remembers my name.

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Permanent Midnight

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For Your Consideration

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Youth In Revolt

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Harold

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The Hustle (2008)

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Youth In Revolt

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Fred Willard: Credits

Year	Title	Description
2009	Youth In Revolt	Movie, Actor - Mr. Ferguson
2008	I Could Never Be Your Woman	Movie, Actor - Marty
2008	Wall-E	Movie, Actor - Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO
2008	Larry the Cable Guy's Star-Studded Christmas Extravaganza	TV Show Series, Appearing
2008	Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures	TV Show Series, Voice - Bus Driver Bob

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Exclusive: Get a First Look at ABC Family's My Future Boyfriend

Feb 22, 2011 02:11 AM ET
by Robyn Ross

Does it take exploring the past to find love in the future?

In this exclusive first-look photo from ABC Family's upcoming original movie My Future Boyfriend, Barry Watson and Sara Rue look like they're playing an ordinary couple enjoying a nice spring day, but there's a lot more to the story.

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Nov 17, 2010 09:51 AM ET
by Joyce Eng

Is Modern Family taking another family vacation soon?

In a recent episode, Claire (Julie Bowen) checked the Dunphys' plane reservations for a trip to Orlando to visit Frank (Fred Willard), Phil's dad.

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Stars Come Out for Emmy Reception

Aug 5, 2010 11:29 AM ET
by Lindzi Scharf

They say it's an honor just to be nominated, but that doesn't mean the stars don't dream of seeing gold. Kyra Sedgwick, Bryan Cranston, Chris Colfer, Fred Willard, Aaron Paul and Julia Ormond were among this season's Emmy nominees who gathered at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Performers Peer Group Cocktail Reception held at Chakra in Beverly Hills... read more

Fred Willard Will Return to Modern Family

Jun 4, 2010 12:27 PM ET
by Scott Huver

Fans of ever-smiling comedy icon Fred Willard will be pleased to learn that Phil Dunphy's father Frank will be pulling his RV back into Modern Family next season thanks to a casting match made in heaven (with a little help from series star Ty Burrell).

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Top Moments: Heidi's New Face, Breaking Bad's New Lease on Life and Fringe's New Tune

Apr 30, 2010 02:51 PM ET
by Mickey O'Connor

There's no laugh like an unexpected laugh. But this week was filled with them, as such unlikely sources as unhappy employees, CSPAN, and a debate about the Fourth Amendment provided doses of mordant comedy. Of course, we also got our usual, predictably solid joy from Cougar Town and a celebrity sing-along — plus a shockingly poignant moment from... The Hills? We can hardly believe it ourselves. Welcome to Top Moments: Ode to Joy Edition.

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