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.
Acted in 58
2000s
- 2007
NFL: Moment of Impact
Movie
- 2001
Inside Schwartz
Dick Butkus · 1 episode
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
Chicago Sons
TV
- 1996
- 1995
Charlie Grace
Dick Butkus · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1992
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
Dick Butkus
- 1991
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Crash Course
Ed Konner
- 1987
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
- 1986
WrestleMania II
Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
Blacke's Magic
Ruston · 1 episode
- 1985
Half Nelson
Beau · 8 episodes
- 1984
- 1983
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
1970s
- 1978
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
- 1977
- 1976
- 1975
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
- 1974
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Appearances7
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2008
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
- 2005
1980s
- 1986
Crunch Course
Self
- 1985
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
1960s
- 1961
