Dick Butkus
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975
Series
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
1984
Series
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
1977
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
MacGyver
Earl Dent
1985
Series
Coach
Dick Butkus
1989
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
1980
Series
Taxi
Party Guy
1978
Series
Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
1978
Series
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
1972
Series
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
1974
Series
The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus
1974
Series
Night Court
Stanley
1984
Series
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
Series
Simon & Simon
1981
Series
Early Edition
Dick Butkus
1996
Series
The Bernie Mac Show
Dick Butkus
2001
Series
Kate & Allie
1984
Series
Vega$
Vinnie Trancas
1978
Series
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
1982
Series
Growing Pains
Robert
1985
Series
Police Story
1973
Series
Police Story
Selig
1973
Series
McMillan & Wife
Coach
1971
Series
Wonder Woman
Neil
1975
Series
Petrocelli
Bill Eberly
1974
Series
Hang Time
Mike Katowinski
1995
Series
Burke's Law
Tony Ward
1994
Series
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews
1981
Series
I Didn't Do It
Himself
2014
Film
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
1990
Film
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
1991
Series
Bronk
1975
Series
Charlie Grace
Dick Butkus
1995
Series
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci
1976
Series
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki
1987
Film
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
1999
Series
Joe Forrester
1975
Series
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski
1984
Series
Blacke's Magic
Ruston
1986
Series
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter
2005
Series
Chicago Sons
1997
Inside Schwartz
Dick Butkus
2001
Series
Half Nelson
Beau
1985
Film
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
1984
Film
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
1991
Film
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
1975
Film
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
1989
Film
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
1971
Film
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
1983
Film
Gus
Rob Cargil
1976
Film
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
1976
Film
WrestleMania II
Referee
1986
Film
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
1986
Film
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
2001
Film
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
1975
Film
Crash Course
Ed Konner
1988
Film
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
1985
Film
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
1980
Film
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
1987
Film
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
1978
Film
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
1982
Film
Crunch Course
Self
1986
Film
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
2008
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
Film
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
Dick Butkus
1992