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Dick Butkus

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1942-12-09

Day of Death

2023-10-05

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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 (24)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

2008
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⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

NFL Moment of Impact

2007
⭐ 4.0 Role: Dick Butkus

Teddy Bears' Picnic

2001
⭐ 6.8 Role: Opposing Coach - Game 3

Any Given Sunday

1999
⭐ 6.8 Role: Himself

The Last Boy Scout

1991
⭐ 5.5 Role: Convict Football Player

Necessary Roughness

1991
⭐ 6.5 Role: Dick Butkus

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990
⭐ 4.7 Role: Lt. General

Spontaneous Combustion

1990
⭐ 4.4 Role: Ed Konner

Crash Course

1988
⭐ 5.0 Role: Tom Wilcox

The Stepford Children

1987
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

Crunch Course

1986
⭐ 6.4 Role: Referee

WrestleMania II

1986
⭐ 4.5 Role: Drootin

Hamburger: The Motion Picture

1986
⭐ 7.2 Role: himself

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

1985
⭐ 6.3 Role: Arthur

Johnny Dangerously

1984