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Dick Butkus
Born 1942-12-09Chicago, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Memorial Stadium: True Illini SpiritSelfNFL Moment of ImpactRoleTeddy Bears' PicnicDick ButkusAny Given SundayOpposing Coach - Game 3WrestleMania: The Greatest HitsDick ButkusThe Last Boy ScoutHimselfNecessary RoughnessConvict Football PlayerGremlins 2: The New BatchDick ButkusSpontaneous CombustionLt. GeneralCrash CourseEd KonnerThe Stepford ChildrenTom WilcoxCrunch CourseSelfWrestleMania IIRefereeHamburger: The Motion PictureDrootinRodney Dangerfield: Exposed!himselfJohnny DangerouslyArthurSmorgasbordAnti-Smoking EnforcerDeadly GamesJoe AdamsThe Legend of Sleepy HollowBrom BonesSuperdomeScott HennersonGusRob CargilMother, Jugs & SpeedRodeoCry, Onion!JeffA Matter of Wife... and DeathHeavy