Actor

Dick Butkus

Birthday: December 9, 1942

Born in: 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.

Movie Credits

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit (2008) as Self
Age: 65
NFL Moment of Impact (2007)
Age: 64
Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) as Dick Butkus
Age: 58
Any Given Sunday (1999) as Opposing Coach - Game 3
Age: 57
The Last Boy Scout (1991) as Himself
Age: 49
Necessary Roughness (1991) as Convict Football Player
Age: 48
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) as Dick Butkus
Age: 47
Spontaneous Combustion (1990) as Lt. General
Age: 47
Crash Course (1988) as Ed Konner
Age: 45
The Stepford Children (1987) as Tom Wilcox
Age: 44
Crunch Course (1986) as Self
Age: 43
WrestleMania II (1986) as Referee
Age: 43
WrestleMania 2 (Duplicated) (1986) as Self
Age: 43
Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986) as Drootin
Age: 43
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985) as himself
Age: 42
Johnny Dangerously (1984) as Arthur
Age: 42
Smorgasbord (1983) as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Age: 40
Deadly Games (1982) as Joe Adams
Age: 39
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980) as Brom Bones
Age: 37
Superdome (1978) as Scott Hennerson
Age: 35
Gus (1976) as Rob Cargil
Age: 33
Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976) as Rodeo
Age: 33
Cry, Onion! (1975) as Jeff
Age: 32
A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975) as Heavy
Age: 32
Brian's Song (1971) as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Age: 28