Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
December 9, 1942
Died
October 5, 2023
Age
80
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity
1.1
Dick Butkus
Acting
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…
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Filmography
2014
I Didn't Do It
TV · Himself
7.6
2008
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Movie · Self
0.0
2007
NFL Moment of Impact
Movie
0.0
2005
Deal or No Deal
TV · Self - Supporter
6.5
2001
The Bernie Mac Show
TV · Dick Butkus
6.7
2001
Inside Schwartz
TV · Dick Butkus
8.0
2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Movie · Dick Butkus
4.0
1999
Any Given Sunday
Movie · Opposing Coach - Game 3
6.8
1997
Chicago Sons
TV
8.6
1996
Early Edition
TV · Dick Butkus
7.3
1995
Charlie Grace
TV · Dick Butkus
8.0
1995
Hang Time
TV · Mike Katowinski
7.4
1994
Burke's Law
TV · Tony Ward
6.8
1992
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
Movie · Dick Butkus
0.0
1991
The Last Boy Scout
Movie · Himself
6.8
1991
Necessary Roughness
Movie · Convict Football Player
5.5
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Movie · Dick Butkus
6.5
1989
Spontaneous Combustion
Movie · Lt. General
4.7
1989
Coach
TV · Dick Butkus
6.7
1988
Crash Course
Movie · Ed Konner
4.4
1987
My Two Dads
TV · Ed Klawicki
6.3
1987
The Stepford Children
Movie · Tom Wilcox
5.0
1986
Crunch Course
Movie · Self
10.0
1986
WrestleMania II
Movie · Referee
6.4