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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.
I Didn't Do It
Himself · (1 episode)
7.7
2014
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
0.0
2008
NFL Moment of Impact
0.0
2007
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter · (1 episode)
6.6
2005
The Bernie Mac Show
Dick Butkus · (1 episode)
6.3
2001
Inside Schwartz
Dick Butkus · (1 episode)
0.0
2001
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
6.8
1999
Chicago Sons
(1 episode)
8.5
1997
Early Edition
(1 episode)
7.3
1996
Charlie Grace
Self · (1 episode)
0.0
1995
Hang Time
Coach Mike Katowinski · (52 episodes)
6.9
1995
Burke's Law
Tony Ward · (1 episode)
6.7
1994
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
6.8
1991
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
5.5
1991
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
6.5
1990
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
4.8
1990
Coach
Dick Butkus · (2 episodes)
6.9
1989
Crash Course
Ed Konner
3.9
1988
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki · (38 episodes)
6.3
1987
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
5.0
1987
Crunch Course
Self
0.0
1986
WrestleMania II
Referee
6.4
1986
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator · (1 episode)
7.2
1986
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
4.6
1986
Blacke's Magic
(1 episode)
5.5
1986
MacGyver
Earl Dent · (3 episodes)
7.7
1985
Growing Pains
Robert · (1 episode)
6.5
1985
Half Nelson
Beau · (7 episodes)
5.0
1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
3.5
1985
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
6.2
1984
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason · (1 episode)
7.5
1984
Kate & Allie
(1 episode)
5.8
1984
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski · (11 episodes)
6.9
1984
Night Court
Stanley · (2 episodes)
7.3
1984
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
5.8
1983
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
3.1
1982
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski · (1 episode)
6.2
1982
Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
6.7
1981
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews · (1 episode)
7.3
1981
Magnum, P.I.
(1 episode)
7.3
1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
6.9
1980
Vega$
(1 episode)
7.0
1978
Taxi
Party Guy · (1 episode)
7.2
1978
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
4.2
1978
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan · (2 episodes)
6.3
1977
Gus
Rob Cargil
6.0
1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
5.5
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci · (12 episodes)
7.8
1976
Wonder Woman
Neil · (1 episode)
7.0
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
6.9
1975
Joe Forrester
(2 episodes)
7.0
1975
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
5.0
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
0.0
1975
Bronk
(1 episode)
6.2
1975
The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus · (1 episode)
7.5
1974
Petrocelli
Bill Eberly · (1 episode)
7.0
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport · (1 episode)
7.2
1974
Police Story
(2 episodes)
7.1
1973
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal' · (1 episode)
7.8
1972
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
7.2
1971
McMillan & Wife
Coach · (1 episode)
7.3
1971
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
5.1
1961