Fred Willard is a famous American actor, writer, and comedian. He is widely recognized for appearing in Christopher Guest mockumentary films, For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind, Best in Show, and many more. Furthermore, Fred has also worked on Rob Reiner mockumentary film; This is Spinal Trap.
Scroll down the article to know more about Fred Willard through the following bio, which includes his net worth, wiki, career, illness, health, family, and many other aspects of his personal life.
Fred Willard Wiki, Bio
Willard’s birth name is Frederick Charles Fred Willard. Fred was born on 18 September 1939 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States of America. He is of American actor with white ethnicity.
His father also goes by the name Fred Willard Sr. Fred Willard’s father, who worked in the financial department of a reputed bank. Likewise, the information about his mother isn’t disclosed anywhere. However, his father isn’t alive as of 2019 as he died back in 1951.
Growing up, Fred Willard graduated from the Kentucky Military Institute in 1951.
Fred Willard Career
He started his professional career with a big-screen debut as a coach in Teenage Mother in 1976. Fred Willard later worked on several movies.
Some of his famous works include The Harrad Experiment, Fun with Dick and Jane, Americathon, Champ Change, Best in Show, The Harrad Experiment Champ Change, & Model Shop.
Additionally, he has also appeared as Dad in a thriller movie Monster House, which was released in 2005. After that, he was seen in The Magic of Belle Isle as Al Kaiser.
Fred Willard Net Worth & Salary
Fred Willard as earns a tremendous amount of income from his successful profession. As a result of which Fred Willard’s net worth to be at $10 million currently. As a TV show host, he reportedly receives over $150 thousand per TV appearance, and he also earns a reasonable sum as an antique dealer.
Fred Willard Wife, Family, Children, & Police Arrest
Sadly, the famous Tv star Fred Willard is a widower. He was previously was married to his wife, Mary Lovell, in 1968. The beautiful couple was married for five decades before Mary’s tragic death on 13 July 2018. The romantic duo also shares a daughter, Hope, born in 1969.
Furthermore, Fred Willard is also the grandfather of Freddie (born 1997). After the death of his beloved wife, Fred has been living a single life up until now.
As per TMZ, Fred Willard was arrested for inappropriate behavior in an adult theatre. He allegedly was taken into custody after being found caught with his pants down and genitals exposed on July 18, 2012, in LA.
Additionally, he further insisted that he did nothing wrong in lewd conduct that resulted in his arrest. However, he was not charged for his offense but was needed to take a $380 worth sex education diversion program by the police department. The entire ordeal was the reason he had to be laid back from being the host of ‘Market Warriors.’
Fred Willard Illness & Health
Fred Willard seems fit even at 80 years of age. There is no news of his illness reports circulating in the media. It looks like the tales of Fred’s illness was just a flying hoax. Currently, he is alive and kicking.
Fast Facts
- He is currently 80 years old as of 2019.
- His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- He is on Facebook & Twitter.
- Frederick stands at the height of 6 feet 2 inches/1.87 m and weighs 72kg/158 lbs.
- He has dark brown eyes and brown hair.
Frederick Willard Age, Salary, Net Worth, & Fact Table
Full name | Frederick Charles Willard |
Age | 80 years old |
Birthdate | September 18, 1939 |
Birthplace | Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Profession | Actor, comedian, voice actor, writer |
Spouse | Mary Willard(m 1968) |
Net worth | $10 million |
Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
Weight | 72 kg |
Martial status | Married |
Children | 1 |
Zodiac | Scorpio |
Social Media | Facebook, Twitter |