[Brazelton] Fred Willard

[evilmike]

Fred Willard, the prolific comic actor and master of the mockumentary genre who stood out in ensemble comedies like Best in Show, For Your Consideration and This Is Spinal Tap, died Friday at the age of 86 of natural causes. (Rolling Stone)

 

[Dave]

Just coming to post this. Love Fred Willard. What a funny dude.

 

[Celt Z]

Oh no! I didn't realize he was that old. God, I've seen him in so many things.

 

[Far]

Is he still the only person to have had a live action speaking role in any Pixar film?

 

[jwhouk]

He was the first, maybe the only one to have a live-action speaking role in a Pixar animated film.

 

[sixpackshaker]

I've been watching Fernwood Tonight on Youtube.

 

[DarkAudit]

I lost it at "a satisfied customer."