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Dick Butkus
Acting
Born: 1942
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| I Didn't Do It | 2014 | Himself |
| The Bernie Mac Show | 2001 | Dick Butkus |
| Inside Schwartz | 2001 | Dick Butkus |
| Early Edition | 1996 | Dick Butkus |
| Burke's Law | 1994 | Tony Ward |
| Growing Pains | 1985 | Robert |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Tank Mason |
| Kate & Allie | 1984 | Contributor |
| Blue Thunder | 1984 | Richard Butowski |
| Matt Houston | 1982 | Crusher Kawalski |
| Vega$ | 1978 | Vinnie Trancas |
| Taxi | 1978 | Party Guy |
| Fantasy Island | 1978 | Moose Maloney |
| The Love Boat | 1977 | Ernie Jordan |
| Wonder Woman | 1975 | Neil |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self (uncredited) |
| Joe Forrester | 1975 | Contributor |
| The Rockford Files | 1974 | Dick Butkus |
| Petrocelli | 1974 | Bill Eberly |
| The Six Million Dollar Man | 1974 | Bobby Laport |
| Police Story | 1973 | Contributor |
| McMillan & Wife | 1971 | Coach |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |