Dick Butkus
ActingRichard 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
Self
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008
Dick Butkus
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Opposing Coach - Game 3
Any Given Sunday
1999
Dick Butkus
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
1992
Himself
The Last Boy Scout
1991
Convict Football Player
Necessary Roughness
1991
Dick Butkus
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Lt. General
Spontaneous Combustion
1989
Ed Konner
Crash Course
1988
Tom Wilcox
The Stepford Children
1987
Self
Crunch Course
1986
Referee
WrestleMania II
1986
Drootin
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
himself
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
Arthur
Johnny Dangerously
1984
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Smorgasbord
1983
Joe Adams
Deadly Games
1982
Brom Bones
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
Scott Hennerson
Superdome
1978
Rob Cargil
Gus
1976
TV Shows
Himself
I Didn't Do It
2014
Self - Supporter
Deal or No Deal
2005
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The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Chicago Sons
1997
Dick Butkus
Early Edition
1996
Dick Butkus
Charlie Grace
1995
Mike Katowinski
Hang Time
1995
Tony Ward
Burke's Law
1994
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Coach
1989
Ed Klawicki
My Two Dads
1987
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Matlock
1986
Ruston
Blacke's Magic
1986
Earl Dent
MacGyver
1985
Robert
Growing Pains
1985
Beau
Half Nelson
1985
Tank Mason
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Kate & Allie
1984
Richard Butowski
Blue Thunder
1984
Stanley
Night Court
1984
Crusher Kawalski
Matt Houston
1982