Dick Butkus
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-12-09
Day of Death
2023-10-05 (80 years old)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Known For
Acting
(2008)
(2007)
(2001)
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Dick Butkus
(1999)
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
(1991)
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
(1991)
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
(1990)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
(1990)
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
(1988)
Crash Course
as Ed Konner
(1987)
The Stepford Children
as Tom Wilcox
(1986)
WrestleMania II
as Referee
(1986)
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
as Drootin
(1986)
Crunch Course
as Self
(1985)
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
as himself
(1984)
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
(1983)
Smorgasbord
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
(1982)
Deadly Games
as Joe Adams
(1980)
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as Brom Bones
(1978)
Superdome
as Scott Hennerson
(1976)
Gus
as Rob Cargil
(1976)
Mother, Jugs & Speed
as Rodeo
(1975)
Cry, Onion!
as Jeff
(1975)
A Matter of Wife... and Death
as Heavy
(1971)
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)