Dick Butkus
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.
Acting
Movie
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
1990
Movie
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
1991
Movie
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
1999
TV
MacGyver
as Earl Dent
1985
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
1975
TV
Wonder Woman
as Neil
1975
TV
Murder, She Wrote
as Tank Mason
1984
TV
Magnum, P.I.
as Clarence / Dumbo
1980
TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Bobby Laport
1974
Movie
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
1984
TV
The Love Boat
as Ernie Jordan
1977
TV
Taxi
as Party Guy
1978
TV
Growing Pains
as Robert
1985
TV
Early Edition
as Dick Butkus
1996
TV
Night Court
as Stanley
1984
Movie
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
1991
TV
Matlock
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
TV
Blue Thunder
as Richard Butowski
1984
TV
The Rockford Files
as Dick Butkus
1974
TV
Fantasy Island
as Moose Maloney
1978
TV
The Greatest American Hero
as Coach Andrews
1981
TV
Simon & Simon
1981
Movie
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
1971
Movie
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
1990