LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like "This Is Spinal Tap," "Best In Show" and "Anchorman," has died. He was 86.

Fred Willard was a frequent, welcome presence on our TV and movie screens, in everything from “Modern Family” to “Best in Show” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He was a frequent, welcome presence in Upland, ...

Frederick Charles Willard Jr. was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his work with Christopher Guest in his mockumentary films This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, ...

The big news about PBS while I was away these past couple of weeks unfolded, of all places, in an adult movie theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood on Wednesday evening, July 18. It was there ...

Fred Willard was a frequent, welcome presence on our TV and movie screens, in everything from “Modern Family” to “Best in Show” to “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He was a frequent, welcome presence in Upland, ...