Dick Butkus
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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
Credits
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
as Dick Butkus
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
as Himself
Any Given Sunday (1999)
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
Necessary Roughness (1991)
as Convict Football Player
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
as Arthur
Spontaneous Combustion (1989)
as Lt. General
Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)
as Rodeo
Brian's Song (1971)
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Cry, Onion! (1975)
as Jeff
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)
as Dick Butkus
Gus (1976)
as Rob Cargil
WrestleMania II (1986)
as Referee
Crash Course (1988)
as Ed Konner
Smorgasbord (1983)
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986)
as Drootin
Superdome (1978)
as Scott Hennerson
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits (1992)
as Dick Butkus
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985)
as himself
The Stepford Children (1987)
as Tom Wilcox
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980)
as Brom Bones
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)
as Heavy
Deadly Games (1982)
as Joe Adams
Crunch Course (1986)
as Self
NFL Moment of Impact (2007)
Actor
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008)
as Self