Dick Butkus

Born: 1942-12-09, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died: 2023-10-05

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

• The Love Boat (1977)
• Murder, She Wrote (1984)
• Coach (1989)
• MacGyver (1985)
• Magnum, P.I. (1980)
• The Rockford Files (1974)
• Simon & Simon (1981)
• The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
• Early Edition (1996)
• The Six Million Dollar Man (1974)
• Matt Houston (1982)
• Growing Pains (1985)
• Police Story (1973)
• McMillan & Wife (1971)
• Hang Time (1995)
• My Two Dads (1987)
• I Didn't Do It (2014)
• The Last Boy Scout (1991)
• Any Given Sunday (1999)
• Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
• Blacke's Magic (1986)
• Spontaneous Combustion (1989)
• Chicago Sons (1997)
• Johnny Dangerously (1984)
• Smorgasbord (1983)
• Cipolla Colt (1975)
• Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)
• Deadly Games (1982)
• WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits (1992)
• WrestleMania II (1986)