• BIRTH 09/12/1942
  • DEATH 05/10/2023
  • Country United States
  • SHOWS 27
  • MOVIES 13

Dick Butkus

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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.

Dick Butkus

Shows (27)

MacGyver
MacGyver
Earl Dent
1985
Early Edition
Early Edition
Dick Butkus
1996
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
1984
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
1978
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
1977
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
1974
Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Robert
1985
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
1978
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) / Self - Cameo (uncredited)
1975
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Neil
1975
Matlock
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
1982
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus
1974
Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski
1984
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show
Dick Butkus
2001
Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci
1976
Taxi
Taxi
Party Guy
1978
Vega$
Vega$
Vinnie Trancas
1978
Coach
Coach
Dick Butkus
1989
I Didn't Do It (2014)
I Didn't Do It (2014)
Himself
2014
Night Court
Night Court
Stanley
1984
My Two Dads
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki
1987
The Greatest American Hero
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews
1981
Emergency!
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
1972
Deal or No Deal
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter
2005
Half Nelson
Half Nelson
Beau
1985
Police Story
Police Story
Selig
1973

Movies (13)

The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
Dick Butkus
1991
Necessary Roughness
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
1991
Gus
Gus
Rob Cargil
1976
Johnny Dangerously
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
1984
Brian's Song
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
1971
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
1980
Smorgasbord
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
1985
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
1976
Crash Course
Crash Course
Ed Konner
1988
Cipolla Colt
Cipolla Colt
Jeff
1980
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
2001
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
1990
NFL Moment of Impact
NFL Moment of Impact
2007