Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 9, 1942
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 - Movies
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
Gus
as Rob Cargil
WrestleMania II
as Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
as Drootin
Deadly Games
as Joe Adams
Known For - TV Shows
Murder, She Wrote
as Tank Mason
MacGyver
as Earl Dent
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Love Boat
as Ernie Jordan
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Magnum, P.I.
as Clarence / Dumbo
The Rockford Files
as Dick Butkus
Emergency!
as Dave 'The Animal'
Matlock
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Night Court
as Stanley