Dick Butkus
Acting
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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tvI Didn't Do It
2014
Himself
tvDeal or No Deal
2005
Self - Supporter
tvThe Bernie Mac Show
2001
Dick Butkus
Inside Schwartz
2001
Dick Butkus
movieTeddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Dick Butkus
movieAny Given Sunday
1999
Opposing Coach - Game 3
tvEarly Edition
1996
Dick Butkus
tvCharlie Grace
1995
Dick Butkus
tvHang Time
1995
Mike Katowinski
tvBurke's Law
1994
Tony Ward
movieThe Last Boy Scout
1991
Himself
movieNecessary Roughness
1991
Convict Football Player
movieGremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Dick Butkus
movieSpontaneous Combustion
1990
Lt. General
tvCoach
1989
Dick Butkus
movieCrash Course
1988
Ed Konner
tvMy Two Dads
1987
Ed Klawicki
movieThe Stepford Children
1987
Tom Wilcox
movieWrestleMania II
1986
Referee
tvMatlock
1986
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
tvBlacke's Magic
1986
Ruston
tvMacGyver
1985
Earl Dent
tvGrowing Pains
1985
Robert
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Tank Mason
tvBlue Thunder
1984
Richard Butowski
tvNight Court
1984
Stanley
movieSmorgasbord
1983
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
movieDeadly Games
1982
Joe Adams
tvMatt Houston
1982
Crusher Kawalski
tvThe Greatest American Hero
1981
Coach Andrews
tvMagnum, P.I.
1980
Clarence / Dumbo
movieThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
Brom Bones
tvVega$
1978
Vinnie Trancas
tvTaxi
1978
Party Guy
tvFantasy Island
1978
Moose Maloney
movieSuperdome
1978
Scott Hennerson
tvThe Love Boat
1977
Ernie Jordan
movieGus
1976
Rob Cargil
tvRich Man, Poor Man
1976
Al Funducci
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self (uncredited)
tvThe Rockford Files
1974
Dick Butkus
tvPetrocelli
1974
Bill Eberly
tvThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Bobby Laport
tvPolice Story
1973
Selig
tvEmergency!
1972
Dave 'The Animal'
movieBrian's Song
1971
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
