Dick Butkus
Known for: Acting
Born: December 8, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA - Died: October 4, 2023
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.
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Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Crunch Course
Self
NFL Moment of Impact
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
Crash Course
Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
Gus
Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
WrestleMania II
Referee
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
Teddy Bears' Picnic
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