Dick Butkus
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Dick Butkus
Filmography
Acting (25)
2008
2001
Teddy Bears' Picnicas Dick Butkus
4.0
1999
Any Given Sundayas Opposing Coach - Game 3
6.8
1992
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hitsas Dick Butkus
1991
The Last Boy Scoutas Himself
6.8
1991
Necessary Roughnessas Convict Football Player
5.5
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batchas Dick Butkus
6.5
1989
Spontaneous Combustionas Lt. General
4.7
1988
Crash Courseas Ed Konner
4.4
1987
The Stepford Childrenas Tom Wilcox
5.0
1986
Crunch Courseas Self
10.0
1986
WrestleMania IIas Referee
6.4
1986
Hamburger: The Motion Pictureas Drootin
4.5
1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!as himself
7.2
1984
Johnny Dangerouslyas Arthur
6.3
1983
Smorgasbordas Anti-Smoking Enforcer
5.7
1982
Deadly Gamesas Joe Adams
3.2
1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollowas Brom Bones
6.8
1978
Superdomeas Scott Hennerson
4.5
1976
Gusas Rob Cargil
5.9
1976
Mother, Jugs & Speedas Rodeo
5.4
1975
Cry, Onion!as Jeff
5.3
1975
A Matter of Wife... and Deathas Heavy
6.7
1971
Brian's Songas Dick Butkus (uncredited)
7.3