Dick Butkus
Born
December 9, 1942
Died
October 5, 2023 (80 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
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
Dick Butkus · (1 episode)
1996
Charlie Grace
Dick Butkus · (1 episode)
1995
Hang Time
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
WrestleMania 2
Self
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