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.
TV Shows(40)
I Didn't Do It
Himself
2014
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter
2005
The Bernie Mac Show
Dick Butkus
2001
Inside Schwartz
Dick Butkus
2001
Chicago Sons
1997
Early Edition
Dick Butkus
1996
Charlie Grace
Dick Butkus
1995
Hang Time
Mike Katowinski
1995
Burke's Law
Tony Ward
1994
Coach
Dick Butkus
1989
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki
1987
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
Blacke's Magic
Ruston
1986
MacGyver
Earl Dent
1985
Growing Pains
Robert
1985
Half Nelson
Beau
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
1984
Kate & Allie
1984
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski
1984
Night Court
Stanley
1984
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
1982
Simon & Simon
1981
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews
1981
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
1980
Vega$
1978
Taxi
Party Guy
1978
Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
1978
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
1977
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci
1976
Wonder Woman
Neil
1975
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
Joe Forrester
1975
Bronk
1975
The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus
1974
Petrocelli
Bill Eberly
1974
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
1974
Police Story
1973
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
1972
McMillan & Wife
Coach
1971
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Movies(24)
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
2008
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
2001
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
1999
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
1991
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
1991
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
1990
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
1990
Crash Course
Ed Konner
1988
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
1987
Crunch Course
Self
1986
WrestleMania II
Referee
1986
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
1986
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
1985
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
1984
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
1983
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
1982
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
1980
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
1978
Gus
Rob Cargil
1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
1976
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
1975
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
1971