Curiosidades

One of his college football teammates at San Diego State was Carl Weathers.

Due to the fact that the enormous Dryer is a foot taller than his "Hunter" co-star Stepfanie Kramer, she had to stand on an egg crate while they were in the same shot so that both of them could be seen.

Once promised to set his hair on fire in the end zone if he ever scored an NFL touchdown. Scored the only touchdown of his career on November 3, 1975 against the Philadelphia Eagles on a fumble return, but didn't keep the promise.

Nearly won the role of Sam Malone on Cheers (1982), but lost it to Ted Danson when the writers decided they'd rather have the owner of the bar be a baseball player instead of a football player.

Holds the NFL record for most safeties in a single game: 2.

Member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Born on the same day as George W. Bush and Sylvester Stallone.

Inspired to go onto acting when viewing Gene Hackman in the Movie "I Never Sang For My Father.

Currently hosts a sports talk call in show on I-Heart Radio.

Fred's mentor and Acting Coach was Nina Foch.

Has one daughter with his ex-wife Tracy Vaccaro.

Father died of Lupus when Fred was 17.

Has established his own production company, Fred Dryer Productions.

Was nominated eight times (and won seven) Raspberry awards for worst actor.

Was in the same NFL draft class (1969) with O.J Simpson, who also went into acting after his playing days were over.

In 1969, was drafted 14th overall by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL draft.

Does not consume red meat.