Dick Butkus
Acting
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.
Movies
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
The Last Boy Scout
1991
Any Given Sunday
1999
Johnny Dangerously
1984
Gus
1976
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
Deadly Games
1982
Cry, Onion!
1975
Superdome
1978
Smorgasbord
1983
Necessary Roughness
1991
Brian's Song
1971
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated)
1986
The Stepford Children
1987
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
WrestleMania II
1986
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
TV Shows
Murder, She Wrote
1984
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Saturday Night Live
1975
MacGyver
1985
The Love Boat
1977
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Emergency!
1972
The Rockford Files
1974
Matlock
1986
Taxi
1978
Coach
1989
Night Court
1984
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Simon & Simon
1981
Early Edition
1996
Fantasy Island
1978
Matt Houston
1982
Police Story
1973
Vega$
1978