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