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Dick Butkus

Acting

Born December 9, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died October 5, 2023

Biography

Richard Marvin Butkus was an American professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls in nine seasons, named a first-team All-Pro five times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. Butkus was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in professional football history.

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Awards & recognition

  • Chicago Tribune Silver Football · 1963
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame

Filmography35 titles

Emergency!

1972as Dave 'The Animal'

MacGyver

1985as Earl Dent

I Didn't Do It

2014as Himself

The Rockford Files

1974as Dick Butkus

Murder, She Wrote

1984as Tank Mason

Night Court

1984as Stanley

Magnum, P.I.

1980as Clarence / Dumbo

Taxi

1978as Party Guy

The Six Million Dollar Man

1974as Bobby Laport

Brian's Song

1971as Dick Butkus (uncredited)

The Greatest American Hero

1981as Coach Andrews

Matlock

1986as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator

Wonder Woman

1975as Neil

Police Story

1973as Selig

McMillan & Wife

1971as Coach

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self (uncredited)

Any Given Sunday

1999as Opposing Coach - Game 3

The Last Boy Scout

1991as Himself

Deal or No Deal

2005as Self - Supporter

Simon & Simon

1981

The Bernie Mac Show

2001as Dick Butkus

Coach

1989as Dick Butkus

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990as Dick Butkus

Growing Pains

1985as Robert

Fantasy Island

1978as Moose Maloney

My Two Dads

1987as Ed Klawicki

The Love Boat

1977as Ernie Jordan

Kate & Allie

1984

Smorgasbord

1983as Anti-Smoking Enforcer

Gus

1976as Rob Cargil

Necessary Roughness

1991as Convict Football Player

Cry, Onion

1975as Jeff

Spontaneous Combustion

1989as Lt. General

Crash Course

1988as Ed Konner

Deadly Games

1982as Joe Adams