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Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

Birthday: 1942-12-09 | Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic

as    Dick Butkus

1995
Hang Time

as    Mike Katowinski

1990
Spontaneous Combustion

as    Lt. General

1988
Crash Course

as    Ed Konner

1987
The Stepford Children

as    Tom Wilcox

1986
Hamburger: The Motion Picture

as    Drootin

1985
Smorgasbord

as    Anti-Smoking Enforcer

1985
Half Nelson

as    Beau

1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

as    himself

1984
Blue Thunder

as    Richard Butowski

1982
Deadly Games

as    Joe Adams

1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

as    Brom Bones

1980
Cry, Onion!

as    Jeff

1976
Gus

as    Rob Cargil

1976
Mother, Jugs & Speed

as    Rodeo

1975