Fred Willard

Actor Fred Willard arrives at The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science's "The Last 70mm Film Festival" Screening Of "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" at AMPAS Samuel Goldwyn Theater on July 9, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Willard was nominated four times for Emmys for guest roles on TV's "Modern Family" and "Everybody Loves Raymond." He also has appeared in other Christopher Guest mockumentary films, including "This is Spinal Tap" and "Waiting for Guffman."

Actor Fred Willard attends The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences' Performers Peer Group celebrating The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 22, 2011, in Universal City, Calif.

Willard has appeared in "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "Best in Show" and "For Your Consideration."

Actor Fred Willard and his wife, Mary Willard, arrive at "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of The Unicorn" premiere party during the closing night for AFI FEST 2011 i on Nov. 10, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.

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Actor Fred Willard attends Dimension Films' special screening of "Youth in Revolt" at Regal Cinemas Union Square on Jan. 5, 2010, in New York.

Actor Fred Willard arrives at Spike TV's 2009 "Guys Choice Awards" held at the Sony Studios on May 30, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Actor Fred Willard and wife, Mary Willard, participate in the 76th annual Hollywood Santa Parade on Nov. 30, 2008, in Hollywood, Calif.

Fred Willard poses during the after-party for 20th Century Fox's "The Simpsons Movie" held at Wadsworth Theater on July 24, 2007, in Los Angeles.

Actor Fred Willard arrives at the Toronto International Film Festival gala presenation of the film "For Your Consideration" held at the Roy Thomson Hall on Sept. 10, 2006, in Toronto, Canada.

Actor Fred Willard arrives at Sony Pictures premiere of "Monster House" held at Mann's Village Theatre on July 17, 2006, in Westwood, Calif.

Fred Willard arrives at the 2005 Creative Arts Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Sept. 11, 2005, in Los Angeles.

Fred Willard arrives at the Hollywood Bowl for the Sixth Annual Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, on June 24, 2005, in Los Angeles.

Actor Fred Willard attends the premiere of the Dreamworks film "Anchorman" on June 28, 2004, at the Mann's Chinese Theater, in Westwood, Calif.

Actor Eugene Levy and actor Fred Willard during Comedy Central's First Ever Awards Show "The Commies" in 2003 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif.

Actor Fred Willard poses for a photo before the start of the 72nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Nov. 30, 2003, in Los Angeles.

Fred Willard is seen here in 2002.