Personal Info
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…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
as Self
NFL Moment of Impact
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
Crash Course
as Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
as Tom Wilcox
TV Shows
I Didn't Do It
as Himself · 1 ep.
Deal or No Deal
as Self - Supporter · 1 ep.
The Bernie Mac Show
as Dick Butkus · 1 ep.
Inside Schwartz
as Dick Butkus · 1 ep.
Chicago Sons
1 ep.
Early Edition
as Dick Butkus · 1 ep.
Hang Time
as Mike Katowinski · 52 ep.
Charlie Grace
as Dick Butkus · 1 ep.
Burke's Law
as Tony Ward · 1 ep.
Coach
as Dick Butkus · 2 ep.
