Dick Butkus
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
- Born
- 1942-12-09 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- 2023-10-05
Known for
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — Dick Butkus
- The Last Boy Scout (1991) — Dick Butkus
- Any Given Sunday (1999) — Opposing Coach - Game 3
- MacGyver (1985) — Earl Dent
- Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self (uncredited)
- Wonder Woman (1975) — Neil
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Tank Mason
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) — Clarence / Dumbo
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) — Bobby Laport
- Johnny Dangerously (1984) — Arthur
- The Love Boat (1977) — Ernie Jordan
- Taxi (1978) — Party Guy
- Growing Pains (1985) — Robert
- Early Edition (1996) — Dick Butkus
- Night Court (1984) — Stanley
- Matlock (1986) — Vic Garrett / The Annihilator