Acting · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Born December 9, 1942
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.
TVI Didn't Do It
2014
as Himself
MovieMemorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008
as Self
NFL Moment of Impact
2007
TVDeal or No Deal
2005
as Self - Supporter
TVThe Bernie Mac Show
2001
as Dick Butkus
Inside Schwartz
2001
as Dick Butkus
MovieTeddy Bears' Picnic
2001
as Dick Butkus
MovieAny Given Sunday
1999
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
TVChicago Sons
1997
TVEarly Edition
1996
as Dick Butkus
TVCharlie Grace
1995
as Dick Butkus
TVHang Time
1995
as Mike Katowinski
TVBurke's Law
1994
as Tony Ward
MovieThe Last Boy Scout
1991
as Himself
MovieNecessary Roughness
1991
as Convict Football Player
MovieGremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
as Dick Butkus
MovieSpontaneous Combustion
1990
as Lt. General
TVCoach
1989
as Dick Butkus
MovieCrash Course
1988
as Ed Konner
TVMy Two Dads
1987
as Ed Klawicki
MovieThe Stepford Children
1987
as Tom Wilcox
MovieCrunch Course
1986
as Self
MovieWrestleMania II
1986
as Referee
TVMatlock
1986
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
MovieHamburger: The Motion Picture
1986
as Drootin
TVBlacke's Magic
1986
as Ruston
TVMacGyver
1985
as Earl Dent
TVGrowing Pains
1985
as Robert
TVHalf Nelson
1985
as Beau
MovieRodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
as himself
MovieJohnny Dangerously
1984
as Arthur
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Tank Mason
TVKate & Allie
1984
TVBlue Thunder
1984
as Richard Butowski
TVNight Court
1984
as Stanley
MovieSmorgasbord
1983
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
MovieDeadly Games
1982
as Joe Adams
TVMatt Houston
1982
as Crusher Kawalski
TVSimon & Simon
1981
TVThe Greatest American Hero
1981
as Coach Andrews
TVMagnum, P.I.
1980
as Clarence / Dumbo
MovieThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
as Brom Bones
TVVega$
1978
as Vinnie Trancas
TVTaxi
1978
as Party Guy
TVFantasy Island
1978
as Moose Maloney
MovieSuperdome
1978
as Scott Hennerson
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Ernie Jordan
MovieGus
1976
as Rob Cargil
MovieMother, Jugs & Speed
1976
as Rodeo
TVRich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Al Funducci
TVWonder Woman
1975
as Neil
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self (uncredited)
TVJoe Forrester
1975
MovieCry, Onion!
1975
as Jeff
TVBronk
1975
MovieA Matter of Wife... and Death
1975
as Heavy
TVThe Rockford Files
1974
as Dick Butkus
TVPetrocelli
1974
as Bill Eberly
TVThe Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Bobby Laport
TVPolice Story
1973
TVEmergency!
1972
as Dave 'The Animal'
MovieBrian's Song
1971
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
TVMcMillan & Wife
1971
as Coach
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
