Dick Butkus
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.
Movie Appearances
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
1971
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
1991
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
as Drootin
1986
Cry, Onion!
as Jeff
1975
Deadly Games
as Joe Adams
1982
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
as himself
1985
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
1990
Crunch Course
as Self
1986
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as Brom Bones
1980
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
1984
Superdome
as Scott Hennerson
1978
Crash Course
as Ed Konner
1988
The Stepford Children
as Tom Wilcox
1987
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
1990
Gus
as Rob Cargil
1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed
as Rodeo
1976
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
1999
Smorgasbord
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
1983
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
as Self
2008
TV Appearances
Growing Pains
as Robert
1985
Night Court
as Stanley
1984
Kate & Allie
1984
The Bernie Mac Show
as Dick Butkus
2001
Matlock
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
Simon & Simon
1981
Early Edition
as Dick Butkus
1996
The Greatest American Hero
as Coach Andrews
1981
Hang Time
as Mike Katowinski
1995
MacGyver
as Earl Dent
1985
Wonder Woman
as Neil
1975
Emergency!
as Dave 'The Animal'
1972