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Dick Butkus

Born · December 9, 1942

Died · October 5, 2023 (80 years old)

Known For: Acting

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Bio

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

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boy Scout

Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

MacGyver

MacGyver

I Didn't Do It

Himself · (1 episode)

2014

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

Self

2008

NFL Moment of Impact

2007

Deal or No Deal

Self - Supporter · (1 episode)

2005

The Bernie Mac Show

Dick Butkus · (1 episode)

2001

Inside Schwartz

Dick Butkus · (1 episode)

2001

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Dick Butkus

2001

Any Given Sunday

Opposing Coach - Game 3

1999

Chicago Sons

(1 episode)

1997

Early Edition

(1 episode)

1996

Charlie Grace

Dick Butkus · (1 episode)

1995

Hang Time

Coach Mike Katowinski · (52 episodes)

1995

Burke's Law

Tony Ward · (1 episode)

1994

The Last Boy Scout

Himself

1991

Necessary Roughness

Convict Football Player

1991

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Dick Butkus

1990

Spontaneous Combustion

Lt. General

1990

Coach

Dick Butkus · (2 episodes)

1989

Crash Course

Ed Konner

1988

My Two Dads

Ed Klawicki · (38 episodes)

1987

The Stepford Children

Tom Wilcox

1987

Crunch Course

Self

1986

WrestleMania II

Referee

1986

Matlock

Vic Garrett / The Annihilator · (1 episode)

1986

Hamburger: The Motion Picture

Drootin

1986

Blacke's Magic

(1 episode)

1986

MacGyver

Earl Dent · (3 episodes)

1985

Growing Pains

Robert · (1 episode)

1985

Half Nelson

Beau · (8 episodes)

1985

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

himself

1985

Johnny Dangerously

Arthur

1984

Murder, She Wrote

Tank Mason · (1 episode)

1984

Kate & Allie

(1 episode)

1984

Blue Thunder

Richard Butowski · (11 episodes)

1984

Night Court

Stanley · (2 episodes)

1984

Smorgasbord

Anti-Smoking Enforcer

1983

Deadly Games

Joe Adams

1982

Matt Houston

Crusher Kawalski · (1 episode)

1982

Simon & Simon

(1 episode)

1981

The Greatest American Hero

Coach Andrews · (1 episode)

1981

Magnum, P.I.

Clarence / Dumbo · (1 episode)

1980

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Brom Bones

1980

Vega$

(1 episode)

1978

Taxi

Party Guy · (1 episode)

1978

Fantasy Island

Moose Maloney · (1 episode)

1978

Superdome

Scott Hennerson

1978

The Love Boat

Ernie Jordan · (2 episodes)

1977

Gus

Rob Cargil

1976

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Rodeo

1976

Rich Man, Poor Man

Al Funducci · (12 episodes)

1976

Wonder Woman

Neil · (1 episode)

1975

Saturday Night Live

Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)

1975

Joe Forrester

(2 episodes)

1975

Cry, Onion!

Jeff

1975

A Matter of Wife... and Death

Heavy

1975

Bronk

(1 episode)

1975

The Rockford Files

Dick Butkus · (1 episode)

1974

Petrocelli

Bill Eberly · (1 episode)

1974

The Six Million Dollar Man

Bobby Laport · (1 episode)

1974

Police Story

(2 episodes)

1973

Emergency!

Dave 'The Animal' · (1 episode)

1972

Brian's Song

Dick Butkus (uncredited)

1971

McMillan & Wife

Coach · (1 episode)

1971

The Mike Douglas Show

Self · (2 episodes)

1961