About
Dick Butkus
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2008 | Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2007 | NFL Moment of Impact | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 2001 | XFL | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1999 | Any Given Sunday | Actor | Opposing Coach - Game 3 | 65 Fair |
| 1995 | Hang Time | Actor | Coach Mike Katowinski | 69 Fair |
| 1991 | The Last Boy Scout | Actor | Himself | 66 Fair |
| 1991 | Necessary Roughness | Actor | Convict Football Player | 58 Average |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Actor | Dick Butkus | 64 Fair |
| 1990 | Spontaneous Combustion | Actor | Lt. General | 57 Average |
| 1988 | Crash Course | Actor | Ed Konner | 58 Average |
| 1987 | The Stepford Children | Actor | Tom Wilcox | 58 Average |
| 1986 | Crunch Course | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 1986 | WrestleMania II | Actor | Referee | 59 Average |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Actor | Drootin | 58 Average |
| 1985 | Half Nelson | Actor | Beau | 69 Fair |
| 1985 | Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! | Actor | himself | 59 Average |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Actor | Arthur | 59 Average |
| 1984 | Blue Thunder | Actor | Richard Butowski | 69 Fair |
| 1983 | Smorgasbord | Actor | Anti-Smoking Enforcer | 58 Average |
| 1982 | Deadly Games | Actor | Joe Adams | 57 Average |
| 1980 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Actor | Brom Bones | 59 Average |
| 1978 | Superdome | Actor | Scott Hennerson | 58 Average |
| 1976 | Gus | Actor | Rob Cargil | 59 Average |
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & Speed | Actor | Rodeo | 58 Average |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man | Actor | Al Funducci | 72 Good |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion! | Actor | Jeff | 58 Average |
| 1975 | A Matter of Wife... and Death | Actor | Heavy | N/A N/A |
| 1971 | Brian's Song | Actor | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | 60 Fair |