Dick Butkus
Acting
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
2008Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
2001Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
1999Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
1991The Last Boy Scout
Himself
1991Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
1990Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
1990Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
1988Crash Course
Ed Konner
1987The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
1986Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
1986Crunch Course
Self
1986WrestleMania II
Referee
1985Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
1984Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
1983Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
1982Deadly Games
Joe Adams
1980The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
1978Superdome
Scott Hennerson
1976Gus
Rob Cargil
1976Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
1975Cry, Onion!
Jeff
1975A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
1971Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)