Dick Butkus

Actor

Born: December 9, 1942
Died: October 5, 2023 (age 80)
From: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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…

Filmography (24)

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008)
Self
NFL Moment of Impact
NFL Moment of Impact (2007)
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)
Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday (1999)
Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Himself
Necessary Roughness (1991)
Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
Lt. General
Crash Course (1988)
Ed Konner
The Stepford Children (1987)
Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course (1986)
Self
WrestleMania II (1986)
Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986)
Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985)
himself
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
Arthur
Smorgasbord (1983)
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games (1982)
Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980)
Brom Bones
Superdome (1978)
Scott Hennerson
Gus (1976)
Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)
Rodeo
Cry, Onion! (1975)
Jeff
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)
Heavy
Brian's Song (1971)
Dick Butkus (uncredited)