9 Insightful Quotes By Fred Willard For The Up And Coming

Famous As: Actor known for his roles in several Christopher Guest mockumentary films such as Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show

Born On: 1933

Died On: 2020

Born In: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States

Died At Age: 86

Fred Willard was an illustrious American writer, actor, and comedian. He was one of the most loved and talented comedic performers. He is renowned for his roles in ‘Mascots,’ ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘Anchorman films,’ ‘A Mighty Wind,’ ‘Waiting for Guffman,’ ‘For Your Consideration,’ and ‘Best in Show,’ amongst various others. In 1967, ‘Teenage Mother,’ an American exploitation film, marked his acting debut. We have amassed some quotes by Fred Willard, which have been excerpted from his movies, writings, dialogues, and interviews. Scroll through the treasury of quotes by Fred Willard on movies, acting, funny, show, horror, will, comedy, daughter, strange, money, ridiculous, rich, fans, wife, happenings, thinking, drinking, party, ensemble, and more.

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Suddenly you're like a pirate, you're 65 years old and you've got an earring.

Suddenly you're like a pirate, you're 65 years old and you've got an earring.
Fred Willard

Someone I've always admired is Catherine O'Hara... I think she's one of the best actresses in the country, not only comedy. I just think she's just a step aside from everybody, she's just wonderful.

Someone I've always admired is Catherine O'Hara... I think she's one of the best actresses in the country, not only comedy. I just think she's just a step aside from everybody, she's just wonderful.
Fred Willard

It's such a pleasure to work in these movies, it's almost like it's not really happening.

It's such a pleasure to work in these movies, it's almost like it's not really happening.
Fred Willard

It's more fun in a way to do ensemble scenes, where you know your background, you know the scene, but you can't prepare because someone else is going to say something that is going to lead you off

It's more fun in a way to do ensemble scenes, where you know your background, you know the scene, but you can't prepare because someone else is going to say something that is going to lead you off
Fred Willard

I like to know who I'm going to be working with, so that I can think about them.

I like to know who I'm going to be working with, so that I can think about them.
Fred Willard

I just admire everybody and sit in awe and watch them.

I just admire everybody and sit in awe and watch them.
Fear
Fred Willard

Cleveland is my hometown, and the Indians have a narrow but rich history.

Cleveland is my hometown, and the Indians have a narrow but rich history.
Fred Willard

I don't know why my lines that were cut from the film didn't make it onto the DVD. I have offered to go into the editing room with Christopher and work shoulder to shoulder with him to fit all my lines in. I think he thinks I'm kidding. I'm only trying to help.
Fred Willard

I think my wife saw a picture of the rock group Journey, and they're kind of aging, and the one guy had dyed blonde hair with black roots, and... my idea was to get a little earring, I wanted to have a dangling earring.
Fred Willard