Caitlin Nell Dryer: Who is Fred Dryer’s daughter?

Caitlin Nell Dryer is the daughter of Fred Dryer and his Ex-wife, Tracy Vaccaro. Caitlin Nell Dryer’s father is an American actor, radio host, screenwriter, and former American football defensive end in the National Football League. He is famous for being the only NFL player to score two safeties in one game. He played for 13 years in the NFL, in 176 games starting in 1969, and recorded 104 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams.

Caitlin Nell Dryer: Bio Summary

How old is Fred Dryer’s daughter?

Caitlin Nell Dryer was born on April 12, 1984, in the United States of America but the exact place she was born has not been made public. She is 40 years of age as of 2024. She is the daughter of Fred Dryer and his first wife Tracy Vaccaro. Caitlin Nell Dryer’s Mother Tracy Vaccaro met her father, Fred at Hugh Hefner’s mansion; she was sitting around the pool when he approached her.

Tracy is an actress and model. She is well known for her roles in Candy the Stripper and, The Man Who Loved Women per her IMDB profile. As a model, she was the October 83 Playmate of the Month and July 85 Playboy cover. Caitlin Nell Dryer is the only known daughter of Fred Dryer and his ex-wife.

Who is Fred Dryer’s wife?

Dryer and Vaccaro walked down the aisle in May of 1983 in a beautiful wedding ceremony and after a year, they gave birth to their only child Caitlin. The couple has also worked together on a couple of movies. He worked with her on Hunter (1984) (Case X as Evie, A Child is Born in which she played Stacey Collins, Ring of Honor as Ann Smith, Cries of Silence as Linda Conway, Ex Marks the Spot as Linda Conway) and Land’s End (1995) (as April in the pilot, A Line in the Sand and Dr. Amoré).

Dryer and Vaccaro called their marriage a quit in 1988. According to them, they ended their marriage mostly because of Fred’s long-hour work days on Hunter (1984). After the divorce, Tracy remarried and moved to Las Vegas with Caitlin and her new husband. In 1989, she gave birth to another child. The fact Caitlin lived away from LA didn’t affect her relationship with her dad.

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On Father’s Day 2021, Caitlin Nell Dryer took to her Instagram to celebrate her father- She shared a photo of herself and her dad with the caption- “Happy happy Father’s Day to the greatest man I know. You have given me more love and time and patience than anyone could imagine. You are a gentleman amongst simple men. You are my heart. I love you so much. Thank you for my life. It’s not lost on me how privileged I am. You give so much of yourself and always have. If I cry you cry. There’s no doubt I have found you in all of my lives. You are a king and a gentleman and I owe so much to you, my daddy.“

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Facts about Caitlin Nell Dryer’s father Fred

Following his retirement from football, Caitlin Dryer’s father had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter. His height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and physique prove useful for action roles. Before the start of his show business career, Dryer helped cover Super Bowl IX for SPORT magazine.

The legendary American footballer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997 and is one of just three SDSU Aztecs in the collegiate Hall of Fame. In 1998, he was inducted into the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame, joining sportsmen like Ted Williams, Dan Fouts, Dave Winfield, and Tony Gwynn in obtaining the highest honor bestowed upon a San Diego athlete.

Caitlin Nell Dryer’s father’s record-setting game on October 21, 1973, in Los Angeles, was a 24–7 win over Green Bay. Down 20–7 in the fourth quarter, the Packers found themselves deep in their own territory when Dryer came storming in from the right side of the defense and chased down Green Bay quarterback Scott Hunter, dropping him in the end zone for a safety.