Dick Butkus
Acting
Born: 1942-12-09 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Coach
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MacGyver
Earl Dent
Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
Taxi
Party Guy
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
The Rockford Files
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Kate & Allie
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Simon & Simon
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
Night Court
Stanley
Early Edition
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The Bernie Mac Show
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Growing Pains
Robert
Petrocelli
Bill Eberly
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
Vega$
Vinnie Trancas
Wonder Woman
Neil
Police Story
Police Story
Selig
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
Hang Time
Mike Katowinski
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews
McMillan & Wife
Coach
My Two Dads
Ed Klawicki
Burke's Law
Tony Ward
I Didn't Do It
Himself
Deal or No Deal
Self - Supporter
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Joe Forrester
Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski
Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci
Bronk
Charlie Grace
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