“If I have to play an obnoxious character, try to find a redeeming feature of him. The most obnoxious people in the world were people, and they had had a reason for doing what they did. So you try to find that and let the obnoxiousness come out.”

American actor and comedian

Fred Willard was an American actor and comedian. He was known for a long career in film and television, and for his collaborations with Christopher Guest in mockumentary comedies. He appeared in This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, For Your Consideration, and Mascots. He also had supporting roles in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, American Wedding, and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and earned Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Everybody Loves Raymond and Modern Family.