Both William T. Deutschendorf and Henry J. Deutschendorf II (Also known as Will and Hank Deutschendorf) are the baby actors that together played Oscar in Ghostbusters II. That, however, is the only acting role the Deutshendorfs have.
About[]
When they grew up, the brothers, known as Will and Hank, became martial-arts Instructors for West Coast Martial Arts Academy. Will continues his work with the academy today.[2]
After a long battle with schizoaffective disorder Hank Deutschendorf died by suicide in an apartment he shared with Will in Escondido. Will started a drive for "Hank's Hope for a Cure" with the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for those who wish to offer their condolences.[3][4][5]
Trivia[]
- Ivan Reitman would often stand in front of Will and Hank and talk to them to get their attention for filming.[6]
- About five versions of Oscar's medical examination in Ghostbusters II were filmed.[7]
- On page 11 of Ghostbusters 101 #6, the Coming Soon advertisement references Will and Hank Deutschendorf and their career in martial arts.
References[]
- ↑ http://www.facebook.com/KBouseki
- ↑ West Coast Martial Arts Academy- Posts by Will Deutschendorf
- ↑ Brain & Behavior Research Foundation 6/21/17
- ↑ Ghost Corps Facebook 6/21/17
- ↑ E! Online "Ghostbusters II Child Star Hank Deutschendorf..." 6/21/17
- ↑ Joe Medjuck (2019). Ghostbusters II- Commentary (2019) (Blu-ray ts. 1:14:33-1:14:39). Sony Home Entertainment. Joe Medjuck says: "No, you would often stand in front of the baby, and be talking to him while they were filming, gets its attention."
- ↑ Ivan Reitman (2019). Ghostbusters II- Commentary (2019) (Blu-ray ts. 16:49-17:03). Sony Home Entertainment. Ivan Reitman says: "We did about five versions of this scene with this poor child. This is Henry, I think, and—Um, one of the twins was just a little bit more responsive. "
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Reference seen in Ghostbusters 101 #6