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.
Filmography
all 67
TV Shows 40
Movies 27
self 19
Himself

I Didn't Do It (2014)
TV
5.45
Self - Supporter

Deal or No Deal (2005)
TV
8
Head Varsity Football Coach

Bound For Glory (2005)
TV
Dick Butkus

Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002)
Movie
Dick Butkus

The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
TV
7
Dick Butkus

Inside Schwartz (2001)
TV
Opposing Coach - Game 3

Any Given Sunday (1999)
Movie
Coach Mike Katowinski

Hang Time (1995)
TV
Tony Ward

Burke's Law (1994)
TV
Convict Football Player

Necessary Roughness (1991)
Movie
4
Dick Butkus

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Movie
6
Lt. General

Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
Movie
Dick Butkus

Coach (1989)
TV
4.75
Ed Konner

Crash Course (1988)
Movie
Ed Klawicki

My Two Dads (1987)
TV
3.5
Tom Wilcox

The Stepford Children (1987)
Movie
Referee

WrestleMania II (1986)
Movie
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator

Matlock (1986)
TV
6
Earl Dent

MacGyver (1985)
TV
5.87
Tank Mason

Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Richard Butowski

Blue Thunder (1984)
TV
Stanley

Night Court (1984)
TV
6
Anti-Smoking Enforcer

Smorgasbord (1983)
Movie
Joe Adams

Deadly Games (1982)
Movie
Crusher Kawalski

Matt Houston (1982)
TV
Coach Andrews

The Greatest American Hero (1981)
TV
Brom Bones

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980)
Movie
Party Guy

Taxi (1978)
TV
6.02
Scott Hennerson

Superdome (1978)
Movie
Ernie Jordan

The Love Boat (1977)
TV
6.85
Rob Cargil

Gus (1976)
Movie
Al Funducci

Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV
Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Dick Butkus

The Rockford Files (1974)
TV
7
Bill Eberly

Petrocelli (1974)
TV
4.5
Bobby Laport

The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
TV
6.86
Dave 'The Animal'

Emergency! (1972)
TV
8.33
Dick Butkus (uncredited)

Brian's Song (1971)
Movie
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-12-09
Deathday2023-10-05 (80 years old)
Birth NameRichard Marvin Butkus
Birth PlaceChicago, United States
Height191-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States
AwardsPro Football Hall of Fame, Chicago Tribune Silver Football
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