Dick Butkus
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1942-12-09 – 2023-10-05
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known for
Brian's Song
1971Dick Butkus (uncredited)
The Last Boy Scout
1991Himself
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986Drootin
Cry, Onion!
1975Jeff
Deadly Games
1982Joe Adams
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985himself
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990Dick Butkus
Crunch Course
1986SelfNFL Moment of Impact
2007
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980Brom Bones
Johnny Dangerously
1984Arthur
Superdome
1978Scott Hennerson
Crash Course
1988Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
1987Tom Wilcox
Spontaneous Combustion
1990Lt. General
Gus
1976Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976Rodeo
Any Given Sunday
1999Opposing Coach - Game 3
Smorgasbord
1983Anti-Smoking Enforcer