Dick Butkus
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Dec 9, 1942 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 - October 5, 2023) was an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. He was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played and is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
Known For
| 2014 | I Didn't Do ItHimself | |
| 2008 | Memorial Stadium: True Illini SpiritSelf | |
| 2007 | NFL Moment of Impact | |
| 2005 | Deal or No DealSelf - Supporter | |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' PicnicDick Butkus | |
| 2001 | The Bernie Mac ShowDick Butkus | |
| 2001 | Inside SchwartzDick Butkus | |
| 1999 | Any Given SundayOpposing Coach - Game 3 | |
| 1997 | Chicago Sons | |
| 1996 | Early EditionDick Butkus | |
| 1995 | Hang TimeMike Katowinski | |
| 1995 | Charlie GraceDick Butkus | |
| 1994 | Burke's LawTony Ward | |
| 1991 | The Last Boy ScoutHimself | |
| 1991 | Necessary RoughnessConvict Football Player | |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New BatchDick Butkus | |
| 1990 | Spontaneous CombustionLt. General | |
| 1989 | CoachDick Butkus | |
| 1988 | Crash CourseEd Konner | |
| 1987 | The Stepford ChildrenTom Wilcox | |
| 1987 | My Two DadsEd Klawicki | |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion PictureDrootin | |
| 1986 | Crunch CourseSelf | |
| 1986 | WrestleMania IIReferee | |
| 1986 | MatlockVic Garrett / The Annihilator | |
| 1986 | Blacke's MagicRuston | |
| 1985 | Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!himself | |
| 1985 | Growing PainsRobert | |
| 1985 | MacGyverEarl Dent | |
| 1985 | Half NelsonBeau | |
| 1984 | Johnny DangerouslyArthur | |
| 1984 | Night CourtStanley | |
| 1984 | Kate & Allie | |
| 1984 | Blue ThunderRichard Butowski | |
| 1984 | Murder, She WroteTank Mason | |
| 1983 | SmorgasbordAnti-Smoking Enforcer | |
| 1982 | Deadly GamesJoe Adams | |
| 1982 | Matt HoustonCrusher Kawalski | |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon | |
| 1981 | The Greatest American HeroCoach Andrews | |
| 1980 | The Legend of Sleepy HollowBrom Bones | |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I.Clarence / Dumbo | |
| 1978 | SuperdomeScott Hennerson | |
| 1978 | Vega$ | |
| 1978 | TaxiParty Guy | |
| 1978 | Fantasy IslandMoose Maloney | |
| 1977 | The Love BoatErnie Jordan | |
| 1976 | GusRob Cargil | |
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & SpeedRodeo | |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor ManAl Funducci | |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion!Jeff | |
| 1975 | A Matter of Wife... and DeathHeavy | |
| 1975 | Wonder WomanNeil | |
| 1975 | Joe Forrester | |
| 1975 | Bronk | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited) | |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar ManBobby Laport | |
| 1974 | The Rockford FilesDick Butkus | |
| 1974 | PetrocelliBill Eberly | |
| 1973 | Police Story | |
| 1973 | Police StorySelig | |
| 1972 | Emergency!Dave 'The Animal' | |
| 1971 | Brian's SongDick Butkus (uncredited) | |
| 1971 | McMillan & WifeCoach | |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSelf |