Dick Butkus
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 9, 1942
- Died
- October 5, 2023
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Filmography
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit 2008
as Self
NFL: Moment of Impact 2007
Actor
Teddy Bears' Picnic 2001
as Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday 1999
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits 1992
as Dick Butkus
The Last Boy Scout 1991
as Dick Butkus
Necessary Roughness 1991
as Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch 1990
as Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion 1989
as Lt. General
Crash Course 1988
as Ed Konner
The Stepford Children 1987
as Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course 1986
as Self
WrestleMania II 1986
as Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture 1986
as Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! 1985
as himself
Johnny Dangerously 1984
as Arthur
Smorgasbord 1983
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games 1982
as Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 1980
as Brom Bones
Superdome 1978
as Scott Hennerson
Gus 1976
as Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed 1976
as Rodeo
Cry, Onion! 1975
as Jeff
A Matter of Wife... and Death 1975
as Heavy
Brian's Song 1971
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.