Dick Butkus
Acting
Born December 9, 1942 · 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…
Known For · 40 titles
The Mike Douglas Show
The Love Boat
Saturday Night Live
Coach
Murder, She Wrote
MacGyver
Night Court
Magnum, P.I.
Matlock
Fantasy Island
The Rockford Files
Emergency!
Simon & Simon
Taxi
The Six Million Dollar Man
Kate & Allie
Early Edition
The Bernie Mac Show
McMillan & Wife
Matt Houston
Growing Pains
Vega$
Police Story
Wonder Woman
Petrocelli
Burke's Law
The Greatest American Hero
Hang Time
Deal or No Deal
I Didn't Do It
My Two Dads
Joe Forrester
The Last Boy Scout
Rich Man, Poor Man
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Any Given Sunday
Charlie Grace
Blacke's Magic
Bronk
Blue Thunder