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.
Awards & recognition
- Chicago Tribune Silver Football · 1963
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
Filmography34 titles
Emergency!
MacGyver
The Rockford Files
I Didn't Do It
Murder, She Wrote
Night Court
Magnum, P.I.
Taxi
The Six Million Dollar Man
Brian's Song
The Greatest American Hero
Matlock
Wonder Woman
Police Story
McMillan & Wife
Saturday Night Live
Any Given Sunday
The Last Boy Scout
Deal or No Deal
Coach
Simon & Simon
The Bernie Mac Show
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Growing Pains
Fantasy Island
My Two Dads
The Love Boat
Kate & Allie
Smorgasbord
Gus
Necessary Roughness
Cry, Onion
Spontaneous Combustion
Crash Course