6.5
Movie
Acting
Dick Butkus
- Born
- Died
- (aged 80)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Credits
- 65 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.5
Movie
6.8
Movie
The Last Boy Scout
6.8
Movie
Any Given Sunday
7.7
TV
MacGyver
7.0
TV
Wonder Woman
7.5
TV
Murder, She Wrote
7.3
TV
Magnum, P.I.
7.3
TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
6.3
Movie
Johnny Dangerously
6.2
TV
The Love Boat
7.3
TV
Taxi
6.5
TV
Growing Pains
7.4
TV
Early Edition
7.3
TV
Night Court
7.0
TV
Matlock
5.5
Movie
Necessary Roughness
7.6
TV
The Rockford Files
6.5
TV
Fantasy Island
Acting credits 65
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I Didn't Do It TV | Himself (1 ep) |
| 2008 | Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit Film | Self |
| 2007 | NFL Moment of Impact Film | |
| 2005 | Deal or No Deal TV | Self - Supporter (1 ep) |
| 2001 | The Bernie Mac Show TV | Dick Butkus (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Inside Schwartz TV | Dick Butkus (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic Film | Dick Butkus |
| 1999 | Any Given Sunday Film | Opposing Coach - Game 3 |
| 1997 | Chicago Sons TV | (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Early Edition TV | Dick Butkus (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Charlie Grace TV | Dick Butkus (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Hang Time TV | Mike Katowinski (52 ep) |
| 1994 | Burke's Law TV | Tony Ward (1 ep) |
| 1992 | WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits Film | Dick Butkus |
| 1991 | The Last Boy Scout Film | Dick Butkus |
| 1991 | Necessary Roughness Film | Convict Football Player |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New Batch Film | Dick Butkus |
| 1989 | Spontaneous Combustion Film | Lt. General |
| 1989 | Coach TV | Dick Butkus (2 ep) |
| 1988 | Crash Course Film | Ed Konner |
| 1987 | My Two Dads TV | Ed Klawicki (27 ep) |
| 1987 | The Stepford Children Film | Tom Wilcox |
| 1986 | Crunch Course Film | Self |
| 1986 | WrestleMania II Film | Referee |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Vic Garrett / The Annihilator (1 ep) |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion Picture Film | Drootin |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic TV | Ruston (1 ep) |
| 1985 | MacGyver TV | Earl Dent (3 ep) |
| 1985 | Growing Pains TV | Robert (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Half Nelson TV | Beau (8 ep) |
| 1985 | Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! Film | himself |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously Film | Arthur |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Tank Mason (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Kate & Allie TV | (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Blue Thunder TV | Richard Butowski (11 ep) |
| 1984 | Night Court TV | Stanley (2 ep) |
| 1983 | Smorgasbord Film | Anti-Smoking Enforcer |
| 1982 | Deadly Games Film | Joe Adams |
| 1982 | Matt Houston TV | Crusher Kawalski (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | (1 ep) |
| 1981 | The Greatest American Hero TV | Coach Andrews (1 ep) |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. TV | Clarence / Dumbo (1 ep) |
| 1980 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Film | Brom Bones |
| 1978 | Vega$ TV | Vinnie Trancas (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Taxi TV | Party Guy (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island TV | Moose Maloney (1 ep) |
| 1978 | Superdome Film | Scott Hennerson |
| 1977 | The Love Boat TV | Ernie Jordan (2 ep) |
| 1976 | Gus Film | Rob Cargil |
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & Speed Film | Rodeo |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man TV | Al Funducci (12 ep) |
| 1975 | Wonder Woman TV | Neil (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Joe Forrester TV | (2 ep) |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion! Film | Jeff |
| 1975 | Bronk TV | (1 ep) |
| 1975 | A Matter of Wife... and Death Film | Heavy |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Dick Butkus (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Petrocelli TV | Bill Eberly (1 ep) |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man TV | Bobby Laport (1 ep) |