Dick Butkus
Acting Born Dec 9, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, USA 24 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- The Love Boat (1977) as Ernie Jordan
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tank Mason
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- MacGyver (1985) as Earl Dent
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Clarence / Dumbo
- Coach (1989) as Dick Butkus
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Bobby Laport
- Emergency! (1972) as Dave 'The Animal'
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Dick Butkus
- Matlock (1986) as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
- Night Court (1984) as Stanley
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Moose Maloney
- Taxi (1978) as Party Guy
- Early Edition (1996) as Dick Butkus
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Dick Butkus
- Kate & Allie (1984)
- Growing Pains (1985) as Robert
- Matt Houston (1982) as Crusher Kawalski
- Vega$ (1978)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Neil
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Coach
- Petrocelli (1974) as Bill Eberly