Dick Butkus
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.
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
The Love Boat
1977 · Ernie Jordan
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
Coach
1989 · Dick Butkus
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · Tank Mason
MacGyver
1985 · Earl Dent
Fantasy Island
1978 · Moose Maloney
Night Court
1984 · Stanley
Magnum, P.I.
1980 · Clarence / Dumbo
Matlock
1986 · Vic Garrett / The Anni...
Emergency!
1972 · Dave 'The Animal'
The Rockford Files
1974 · Dick Butkus
Simon & Simon
1981
Taxi
1978 · Party Guy
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · Bobby Laport
Kate & Allie
1984
Early Edition
1996 · Dick Butkus
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · Dick Butkus
Matt Houston
1982 · Crusher Kawalski
McMillan & Wife
1971 · Coach
Growing Pains
1985 · Robert
Vega$
1978 · Vinnie Trancas
Wonder Woman
1975 · Neil
Police Story
1973
Petrocelli
1974 · Bill Eberly
Burke's Law
1994 · Tony Ward
Hang Time
1995 · Mike Katowinski
The Greatest American Hero
1981 · Coach Andrews
The Last Boy Scout
1991 · Himself
Any Given Sunday
1999 · Opposing Coach - Game...
My Two Dads
1987 · Ed Klawicki
Deal or No Deal
2005 · Self - Supporter
I Didn't Do It
2014 · Himself
Bronk
1975
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · Dick Butkus
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976 · Al Funducci
Charlie Grace
1995 · Dick Butkus
Joe Forrester
1975
Blue Thunder
1984 · Richard Butowski
Blacke's Magic
1986 · Ruston
Chicago Sons
1997
Spontaneous Combustion
1989 · Lt. General
Necessary Roughness
1991 · Convict Football Playe...
Half Nelson
1985 · Beau
Johnny Dangerously
1984 · Arthur
Brian's Song
1971 · Dick Butkus (uncredite...
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986 · Drootin
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976 · Rodeo
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980 · Brom Bones
Gus
1976 · Rob Cargil
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975 · Heavy
Cry, Onion!
1975 · Jeff
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001 · Dick Butkus
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985 · himself
The Stepford Children
1987 · Tom Wilcox
WrestleMania II
1986 · Referee
Crash Course
1988 · Ed Konner
Deadly Games
1982 · Joe Adams
Smorgasbord
1983 · Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Superdome
1978 · Scott Hennerson
Crunch Course
1986 · Self
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008 · Self