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