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