
Dick Butkus
Acting
Born 1942-12-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Died 2023-10-05
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.
Acting

I Didn't Do It
Himself

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
NFL Moment of Impact

Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter

The Bernie Mac Show
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Inside Schwartz
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Teddy Bears' Picnic
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Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3

Chicago Sons

Early Edition
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Charlie Grace
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Hang Time
Mike Katowinski

Burke's Law
Tony Ward

The Last Boy Scout
Himself

Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General

Coach
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Crash Course
Ed Konner

My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki

The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox

Crunch Course
Self

WrestleMania II
Referee

Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator

Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin

Blacke's Magic
Ruston

MacGyver
Earl Dent

Growing Pains
Robert

Half Nelson
Beau

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself