Dick Butkus

Acting·Dec 9, 1942·Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit2008 · Self	Self
NNFL Moment of Impact2007 · Actor	Actor
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Dick Butkus	Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday1999 · Opposing Coach - Game 3	Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Last Boy Scout1991 · Himself	Himself
Necessary Roughness1991 · Convict Football Player	Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch1990 · Dick Butkus	Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion1989 · Lt. General	Lt. General
Crash Course1988 · Ed Konner	Ed Konner
The Stepford Children1987 · Tom Wilcox	Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course1986 · Self	Self
WrestleMania II1986 · Referee	Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture1986 · Drootin	Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!1985 · himself	himself
Johnny Dangerously1984 · Arthur	Arthur
Smorgasbord1983 · Anti-Smoking Enforcer	Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games1982 · Joe Adams	Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow1980 · Brom Bones	Brom Bones
Superdome1978 · Scott Hennerson	Scott Hennerson
Gus1976 · Rob Cargil	Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed1976 · Rodeo	Rodeo
Cry, Onion!1975 · Jeff	Jeff
A Matter of Wife... and Death1975 · Heavy	Heavy
Brian's Song1971 · Dick Butkus (uncredited)	Dick Butkus (uncredited)