Dick Butkus
Acting
Born: 1942-12-09 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
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The Last Boy Scout
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Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
MacGyver
Earl Dent
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
Wonder Woman
Neil
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
Taxi
Party Guy
Growing Pains
Robert
Early Edition
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Night Court
Stanley
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
The Rockford Files
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Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews
Simon & Simon
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
The Bernie Mac Show
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I Didn't Do It
Himself
Coach
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Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
Gus
Rob Cargil
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
WrestleMania II
Referee
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
Kate & Allie
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
McMillan & Wife
Coach