Dick Butkus
Known for Acting · 64 credits
- Born
- 1942-12-09
- Died
- 2023-10-05
- 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
TV Shows (40)
Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Tank Mason
The Love Boat
1977
as Ernie Jordan
MacGyver
1985
as Earl Dent
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Clarence / Dumbo
Coach
1989
as Dick Butkus
Night Court
1984
as Stanley
Simon & Simon
1981
The Rockford Files
1974
as Dick Butkus
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Bobby Laport
Emergency!
1972
as Dave 'The Animal'
Matlock
1986
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Taxi
1978
as Party Guy
Early Edition
1996
as Dick Butkus
Fantasy Island
1978
as Moose Maloney
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
as Dick Butkus
Matt Houston
1982
as Crusher Kawalski
Vega$
1978
Kate & Allie
1984
Growing Pains
1985
as Robert
Police Story
1973
as Selig
McMillan & Wife
1971
as Coach
The Greatest American Hero
1981
as Coach Andrews
Wonder Woman
1975
as Neil
Burke's Law
1994
as Tony Ward
Hang Time
1995
as Mike Katowinski
Petrocelli
1974
as Bill Eberly
I Didn't Do It
2014
as Himself
Bronk
1975
My Two Dads
1987
as Ed Klawicki
Blue Thunder
1984
as Richard Butowski
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Al Funducci
Blacke's Magic
1986
as Ruston
Charlie Grace
1995
as Dick Butkus
Deal or No Deal
2005
as Self - Supporter
Chicago Sons
1997
Joe Forrester
1975
Inside Schwartz
2001
as Dick Butkus
Half Nelson
1985
as Beau
Movies (24)
The Last Boy Scout
1991
as Himself
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Dick Butkus
Cry, Onion!
1975
as Jeff
WrestleMania II
1986
as Referee
Necessary Roughness
1991
as Convict Football Player
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
as Drootin
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Lt. General
Gus
1976
as Rob Cargil
Johnny Dangerously
1984
as Arthur
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976
as Rodeo
Deadly Games
1982
as Joe Adams
Superdome
1978
as Scott Hennerson
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
as Dick Butkus
Brian's Song
1971
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Crash Course
1988
as Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
1987
as Tom Wilcox
Smorgasbord
1983
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
as Brom Bones
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
as Heavy
Crunch Course
1986
as Self
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008
as Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
as himself
About Dick Butkus
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 greates… With 64 credits spanning from 1961 to 2014, Dick Butkus has appeared in 24 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Dick Butkus Movies
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) — as Himself
- Any Given Sunday (1999) — as Opposing Coach - Game 3
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — as Dick Butkus
- Cry, Onion! (1975) — as Jeff
- WrestleMania II (1986) — as Referee
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