Dick Butkus
Acting
Born 1942-12-09 · 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 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.
Filmography
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Sep 9, 2008
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Apr 30, 2001
Any Given Sunday
Dec 22, 1999
The Last Boy Scout
Dec 13, 1991
Necessary Roughness
Sep 27, 1991
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Jun 15, 1990
Spontaneous Combustion
Feb 23, 1990
Crash Course
Jan 18, 1988
The Stepford Children
Mar 15, 1987
Crunch Course
Sep 9, 1986
WrestleMania II
Apr 7, 1986
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Jan 31, 1986
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
Mar 3, 1985
Johnny Dangerously
Dec 21, 1984
Smorgasbord
Apr 13, 1983
Deadly Games
Oct 12, 1982
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Oct 31, 1980
Superdome
Jan 9, 1978
Gus
Jul 7, 1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed
May 26, 1976
Cry, Onion!
Aug 25, 1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Apr 10, 1975
Brian's Song
Nov 30, 1971