
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

Murder, She Wrote
1984 · tv

MacGyver
1985 · tv

Saturday Night Live
1975 · tv

The Love Boat
1977 · tv

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · tv

Magnum, P.I.
1980 · tv

The Rockford Files
1974 · tv

Emergency!
1972 · tv

Matlock
1986 · tv

Taxi
1978 · tv

Night Court
1984 · tv

The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · tv

Coach
1989 · tv

Simon & Simon
1981 · tv

Early Edition
1996 · tv

The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · tv

Fantasy Island
1978 · tv

Vega$
1978 · tv

Matt Houston
1982 · tv

Growing Pains
1985 · tv

Wonder Woman
1975 · tv

Police Story
1973 · tv

Petrocelli
1974 · tv

Kate & Allie
1984 · tv

The Greatest American Hero
1981 · tv

McMillan & Wife
1971 · tv

Burke's Law
1994 · tv

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · movie

The Last Boy Scout
1991 · movie

I Didn't Do It
2014 · tv