Dick Butkus
Acting
Born 1942-12-09 · 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.
Known for
MacGyver
1985 · TV
Emergency!
1972 · TV
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · TV
The Rockford Files
1974 · TV
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976 · TV
I Didn't Do It
2014 · TV
Magnum, P.I.
1980 · TV
Early Edition
1996 · TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · TV
Taxi
1978 · TV
Night Court
1984 · TV
Chicago Sons
1997 · TV
The Greatest American Hero
1981 · TV
Hang Time
1995 · TV
Petrocelli
1974 · TV
Matlock
1986 · TV
Charlie Grace
1995 · TV
Half Nelson
1985 · TV
Joe Forrester
1975 · TV
Police Story
1973 · TV
McMillan & Wife
1971 · TV
Burke's Law
1994 · TV
Blacke's Magic
1986 · TV
Bronk
1975 · TV
Wonder Woman
1975 · TV
Vega$
1978 · TV
Blue Thunder
1984 · TV
Simon & Simon
1981 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · TV
Coach
1989 · TV
Matt Houston
1982 · TV
Kate & Allie
1984 · TV
My Two Dads
1987 · TV
Fantasy Island
1978 · TV
Growing Pains
1985 · TV
The Love Boat
1977 · TV
Saturday Night Live
1975 · TV
Deal or No Deal
2005 · TV