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Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

Actor · Born 1942-12-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — Dick Butkus
  2. The Last Boy Scout (1991) — Himself
  3. Any Given Sunday (1999) — Opposing Coach - Game 3
  4. MacGyver (1985) — Earl Dent
  5. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self (uncredited)
  6. Wonder Woman (1975) — Neil
  7. Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Tank Mason
  8. Magnum, P.I. (1980) — Clarence / Dumbo
  9. The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Bobby Laport
  10. Johnny Dangerously (1984) — Arthur
  11. The Love Boat (1977) — Ernie Jordan
  12. Taxi (1978) — Party Guy
  13. Growing Pains (1985) — Robert
  14. Early Edition (1996) — Dick Butkus
  15. Night Court (1984) — Stanley
  16. Necessary Roughness (1991) — Convict Football Player
  17. Matlock (1986) — Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
  18. The Rockford Files (1974) — Dick Butkus
  19. Blue Thunder (1984) — Richard Butowski
  20. Fantasy Island (1978) — Moose Maloney
  21. The Greatest American Hero (1981) — Coach Andrews
  22. Simon & Simon (1981)
  23. Brian's Song (1971) — Dick Butkus (uncredited)
  24. Spontaneous Combustion (1989) — Lt. General
  25. The Bernie Mac Show (2001) — Dick Butkus
  26. I Didn't Do It (2014) — Himself
  27. Coach (1989) — Dick Butkus
  28. Emergency! (1972) — Dave 'The Animal'
  29. My Two Dads (1987) — Ed Klawicki
  30. Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) — Rodeo
  31. Gus (1976) — Rob Cargil
  32. Deal or No Deal (2005) — Self - Supporter
  33. Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986) — Drootin
  34. Rich Man, Poor Man (1976) — Al Funducci
  35. WrestleMania II (1986) — Referee
  36. Cry, Onion! (1975) — Jeff
  37. Deadly Games (1982) — Joe Adams
  38. Matt Houston (1982) — Crusher Kawalski
  39. Petrocelli (1974) — Bill Eberly
  40. McMillan & Wife (1971) — Coach