19 Actors who started out as athletes early in their career

F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty
F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: Getty

19) Fred Dryer

Fred Dryer | Image via Getty
Fred Dryer | Image via Getty

Fred Dryer is a prime example of an athlete who switched from sports to acting. Dryer was a football player who served as a defensive end for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams in the NFL. After hanging up his cleats, Dryer turned to acting. He became famous for playing a tough and determined detective in the TV series Hunter. He has also appeared in popular shows like Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D and NCIS, and movies like Death Before Dishonour and Snake And Mongoose.

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