Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

Known for

Acting

Born

December 9, 1942

Birthplace

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died

October 5, 2023 (aged 80)

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.

Best known work

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
1991
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday
1999
MacGyver
MacGyver
1985
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
1975
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
1975
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
1980
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Johnny Dangerously
Johnny Dangerously
1984

Filmography

  1. 2014

    I Didn't Do ItTV

    as Himself (1 episode)

  2. 2008

    Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

    as Self

  3. 2007

    NFL Moment of Impact

  4. 2005

    Deal or No DealTV

    as Self - Supporter (1 episode)

  5. 2001

    The Bernie Mac ShowTV

    as Dick Butkus (1 episode)

  6. 2001

    Inside SchwartzTV

    as Dick Butkus (1 episode)

  7. 2001

    Teddy Bears' Picnic

    as Dick Butkus

  8. 1999

    Any Given Sunday

    as Opposing Coach - Game 3

  9. 1997

    Chicago SonsTV

  10. 1996

    Early EditionTV

    as Dick Butkus (1 episode)

  11. 1995

    Charlie GraceTV

    as Dick Butkus (1 episode)

  12. 1995

    Hang TimeTV

    as Mike Katowinski (52 episodes)

  13. 1994

    Burke's LawTV

    as Tony Ward (1 episode)

  14. 1992

    WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits

    as Dick Butkus

  15. 1991

    The Last Boy Scout

    as Himself

  16. 1991

    Necessary Roughness

    as Convict Football Player

  17. 1990

    Gremlins 2: The New Batch

    as Dick Butkus

  18. 1989

    Spontaneous Combustion

    as Lt. General

  19. 1989

    CoachTV

    as Dick Butkus (2 episodes)

  20. 1988

    Crash Course

    as Ed Konner

  21. 1987

    My Two DadsTV

    as Ed Klawicki (27 episodes)

  22. 1987

    The Stepford Children

    as Tom Wilcox

  23. 1986

    Crunch Course

    as Self

  24. 1986

    WrestleMania II

    as Referee

  25. 1986

    MatlockTV

    as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator (1 episode)

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