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
all 57
TV Shows 33
Movies 24
self 14
Self
Chicago Stories (2020)
TV
Himself
I Didn't Do It (2014)
TV
5.45
Self
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008)
Movie
NFL Moment of Impact (2007)
Movie
Self - Supporter
Deal or No Deal (2005)
TV
8
Head Varsity Football Coach
Bound For Glory (2005)
TV
Dick Butkus
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002)
Movie
The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
TV
7
Early Edition (1996)
TV
5
Self
Charlie Grace (1995)
TV
Coach Mike Katowinski
Hang Time (1995)
TV
Tony Ward
Burke's Law (1994)
TV
Himself
The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Movie
6.01
Convict Football Player
Necessary Roughness (1991)
Movie
4
Dick Butkus
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Movie
6
Lt. General
Spontaneous Combustion (1990)
Movie
Ed Konner
Crash Course (1988)
Movie
Ed Klawicki
My Two Dads (1987)
TV
3.5
Tom Wilcox
The Stepford Children (1987)
Movie
Self
Crunch Course (1986)
Movie
Drootin
Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986)
Movie
5.75
Referee
WrestleMania II (1986)
Movie
Matlock (1986)
TV
6
Blacke's Magic (1986)
TV
Earl Dent
MacGyver (1985)
TV
5.87
Robert
Growing Pains (1985)
TV
5.22
Beau
Half Nelson (1985)
TV
Self
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985)
Movie
Arthur
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
Movie
5.39
Self
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (1984)
Movie
Tank Mason
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
TV
7
Kate & Allie (1984)
TV
Richard 'Ski' Butowski
Blue Thunder (1984)
TV
Stanley
Night Court (1984)
TV
6
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Smorgasbord (1983)
Movie
Joe Adams
Deadly Games (1982)
Movie
Matt Houston (1982)
TV
Simon & Simon (1981)
TV
6
The Greatest American Hero (1981)
TV
Magnum, P.I. (1980)
TV
5.61
Brom Bones
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980)
Movie
Vega$ (1978)
TV
Party Guy
Taxi (1978)
TV
6.02
Scott Hennerson
Superdome (1978)
Movie
Rob Cargil
Gus (1976)
Movie
Rodeo
Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)
Movie
6
Neil
Wonder Woman (1975)
TV
8
Self (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Joe Forrester (1975)
TV
Jeff
Cry, Onion! (1975)
Movie
Heavy
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)
Movie
Bronk (1975)
TV
Dick Butkus
The Rockford Files (1974)
TV
7
Bobby Laport
The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
TV
6.86
Police Story (1973)
TV
Emergency! (1972)
TV
8.33
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Brian's Song (1971)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.98
Based on 595 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1971
1978
1985
1982
2020
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-12-09
Deathday2023-10-05 (80 years old)
Birth NameRichard Marvin Butkus
Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America
Height191-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsPro Football Hall of Fame, Chicago Tribune Silver Football
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