Acting
Dick Butkus
EN, IT cinema · 25 credits
Born
9 December 1942
Died
5 October 2023 (aged 80)
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Filmography
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
as Dick Butkus
The Last Boy Scout
as Dick Butkus
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
Crash Course
as Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
as Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course
as Self
WrestleMania II
as Referee
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
as himself
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
Smorgasbord
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games
as Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as Brom Bones
Superdome
as Scott Hennerson
Gus
as Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed
as Rodeo
Cry, Onion!
as Jeff
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)