Dick Butkus
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
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008
as Self
- No poster
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001
as Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
1999
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
1992
as Dick Butkus
The Last Boy Scout
1991
as Himself
Necessary Roughness
1991
as Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion
1989
as Lt. General
Crash Course
1988
as Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
1987
as Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course
1986
as Self
WrestleMania II
1986
as Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
as Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
as himself
Johnny Dangerously
1984
as Arthur
Smorgasbord
1983
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games
1982
as Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
as Brom Bones
Superdome
1978
as Scott Hennerson
Gus
1976
as Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976
as Rodeo
Cry, Onion!
1975
as Jeff
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
as Heavy