Fred Willard, born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, got his start performing in a comedy duo at Chicago's famed Second City. He was a founding member of the improvisational comedy group Ace ...

Actor Fred Willard speaks onstage at the screening of 'Best in Show' during the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival on April 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ...