Oscar George "Dutch" Hendrian (January 19, 1896 – December 13, 1953) was an American actor and former American football player in the National Football League (NFL).

Dutch Hendrian
Date of birth(1896-01-19)January 19, 1896
Place of birthDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of deathDecember 13, 1953(1953-12-13) (aged 57)
Place of deathLos Angeles County, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
US collegePittsburgh (freshman football)
Princeton
Career history
As coach
1923Akron Pros
As player
1923Akron Pros
1923Canton Bulldogs
1924Green Bay Packers
1925New York Giants
1925Rock Island Independents
Career stats

Career

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Football

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Hendrian first played college football at the University of Pittsburgh where he played on the school's freshman football team in 1919.[1] He also played on the school's freshman baseball team and performed in the university's student theatrical Cap and Gown Club in the spring of 1920.[2] Hendrian then transferred to Princeton University where he finished out his college football career.[3] He started his professional career as a running back in the NFL with the Akron Pros in 1923. He then played for the Canton Bulldogs, the Green Bay Packers, the New York Giants, and the Rock Island Independents.

Acting

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He made his debut in the movie The Happy Hottentots, playing Rosco. Many of his roles were uncredited, and he rarely had lines, usually playing extras. His two most notable movies were Son of Kong and The Most Dangerous Game. He retired from acting after his last movie, Belle of the Yukon, playing a miner. He died in Los Angeles, California on December 13, 1953.

References

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  1. ^ Keisling, Edward A. (November 16, 1919). "Panther freshman overwhelm West Virginia Reserves". The Pittsburg Press. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Dutch Hendrian in Cap and Gown play". The Pittsburg Press. May 10, 1920. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Davis, Ralph (March 8, 1921). "A Good Move". The Pittsburg Press. Retrieved June 9, 2010.
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