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Dick Butkus
Acting

Dick Butkus

Born 1942-12-09
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Dick Butkus

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990
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The Last Boy Scout
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The Last Boy Scout

1991
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Any Given Sunday
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Any Given Sunday

1999
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Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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MacGyver
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MacGyver

1985
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Murder, She Wrote
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Murder, She Wrote

1984
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The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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Magnum, P.I.
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Magnum, P.I.

1980
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Six Million Dollar Man
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The Six Million Dollar Man

1974
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (66 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
I Didn't Do ItI Didn't Do ItHimselfTV Series2014
Memorial Stadium: True Illini SpiritMemorial Stadium: True Illini SpiritSelfMovie2008
NFL Moment of ImpactSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
Deal or No DealDeal or No DealSelf - SupporterTV Series2005
The Bernie Mac ShowThe Bernie Mac ShowDick ButkusTV Series2001
Inside SchwartzDick ButkusTV Series2001
Teddy Bears' PicnicTeddy Bears' PicnicDick ButkusMovie2001
Any Given SundayAny Given SundayOpposing Coach - Game 3Movie1999
Chicago SonsChicago SonsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1997
Early EditionEarly EditionDick ButkusTV Series1996
Charlie GraceCharlie GraceDick ButkusTV Series1995
Hang TimeHang TimeMike KatowinskiTV Series1995
Burke's LawBurke's LawTony WardTV Series1994
WrestleMania: The Greatest HitsWrestleMania: The Greatest HitsDick ButkusMovie1992
The Last Boy ScoutThe Last Boy ScoutHimselfMovie1991
Necessary RoughnessNecessary RoughnessConvict Football PlayerMovie1991
Gremlins 2: The New BatchGremlins 2: The New BatchDick ButkusMovie1990
Spontaneous CombustionSpontaneous CombustionLt. GeneralMovie1989
CoachCoachDick ButkusTV Series1989
Crash CourseCrash CourseEd KonnerMovie1988
My Two DadsMy Two DadsEd KlawickiTV Series1987
The Stepford ChildrenThe Stepford ChildrenTom WilcoxMovie1987
Crunch CourseCrunch CourseSelfMovie1986
WrestleMania IIWrestleMania IIRefereeMovie1986
MatlockMatlockVic Garrett / The AnnihilatorTV Series1986
Hamburger: The Motion PictureHamburger: The Motion PictureDrootinMovie1986
Blacke's MagicBlacke's MagicRustonTV Series1986
MacGyverMacGyverEarl DentTV Series1985
Growing PainsGrowing PainsRobertTV Series1985
Half NelsonHalf NelsonBeauTV Series1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!himselfMovie1985
Johnny DangerouslyJohnny DangerouslyArthurMovie1984
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteTank MasonTV Series1984
Kate & AllieKate & AllieSelf / AppearanceTV Series1984
Blue ThunderBlue ThunderRichard ButowskiTV Series1984
Night CourtNight CourtStanleyTV Series1984
SmorgasbordSmorgasbordAnti-Smoking EnforcerMovie1983
Deadly GamesDeadly GamesJoe AdamsMovie1982
Matt HoustonMatt HoustonCrusher KawalskiTV Series1982
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
The Greatest American HeroThe Greatest American HeroCoach AndrewsTV Series1981
Magnum, P.I.Magnum, P.I.Clarence / DumboTV Series1980
The Legend of Sleepy HollowThe Legend of Sleepy HollowBrom BonesMovie1980
Vega$Vega$Vinnie TrancasTV Series1978
TaxiTaxiParty GuyTV Series1978
Fantasy IslandFantasy IslandMoose MaloneyTV Series1978
SuperdomeSuperdomeScott HennersonMovie1978
The Love BoatThe Love BoatErnie JordanTV Series1977
GusGusRob CargilMovie1976
Mother, Jugs & SpeedMother, Jugs & SpeedRodeoMovie1976
Rich Man, Poor ManRich Man, Poor ManAl FunducciTV Series1976
Wonder WomanWonder WomanNeilTV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)TV Series1975
Joe ForresterJoe ForresterSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
Cry, Onion!Cry, Onion!JeffMovie1975
BronkBronkSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
A Matter of Wife... and DeathA Matter of Wife... and DeathHeavyMovie1975
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesDick ButkusTV Series1974
PetrocelliPetrocelliBill EberlyTV Series1974
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar ManBobby LaportTV Series1974
Police StoryPolice StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
Police StoryPolice StorySeligTV Series1973
Emergency!Emergency!Dave 'The Animal'TV Series1972
Brian's SongBrian's SongDick Butkus (uncredited)Movie1971
McMillan & WifeMcMillan & WifeCoachTV Series1971
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961