Dick Butkus

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.

Known for

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Any Given Sunday

1999 ⭐ 6.8

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The Last Boy Scout

1991 ⭐ 6.8

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990 ⭐ 6.5

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Crunch Course

1986 ⭐ 10.0

Career timeline

2008

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

Self · 2008

2001

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Dick Butkus · 2001

⭐ 4.0

1999

Any Given Sunday Notable

Opposing Coach - Game 3 · 1999

⭐ 6.8

1991

The Last Boy Scout Notable

Himself · 1991

⭐ 6.8

Necessary Roughness

Convict Football Player · 1991

⭐ 5.5

1990

Gremlins 2: The New Batch Notable

Dick Butkus · 1990

⭐ 6.5

Spontaneous Combustion

Lt. General · 1990

⭐ 4.7

1988

Crash Course

Ed Konner · 1988

⭐ 4.4

1987

The Stepford Children

Tom Wilcox · 1987

⭐ 5.0

1986

Crunch Course Notable

Self · 1986

⭐ 10.0

WrestleMania II

Referee · 1986

⭐ 6.4

Hamburger: The Motion Picture

Drootin · 1986

⭐ 4.5

1985

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! Notable

himself · 1985

⭐ 7.2

1984

Johnny Dangerously

Arthur · 1984

⭐ 6.3

1983

Smorgasbord

Anti-Smoking Enforcer · 1983

⭐ 6.0

1982

Deadly Games

Joe Adams · 1982

⭐ 3.2

1980

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Brom Bones · 1980

⭐ 6.8

1978

Superdome

Scott Hennerson · 1978

⭐ 4.7

1976

Gus

Rob Cargil · 1976

⭐ 6.0

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Rodeo · 1976

⭐ 5.4

1975

Cry, Onion!

Jeff · 1975

⭐ 5.3

A Matter of Wife... and Death

Heavy · 1975

⭐ 6.7

1971

Brian's Song Notable

Dick Butkus (uncredited) · 1971

⭐ 7.3

Frequently appears with

Al Pacino

Tony D'Amato

Cameron Diaz

Christina Pagniacci

Dennis Quaid

Jack 'Cap' Rooney

James Woods

Dr. Harvey Mandrake

Jamie Foxx

Willie Beamen

Bruce Willis

Joe Hallenbeck

Damon Wayans

James Alexander 'Jimmy' D

Chelsea Field

Sarah Hallenbeck

Noble Willingham

Sheldon Marcone

Taylor Negron

Milo

Full filmography

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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

2008

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Teddy Bears' Picnic

2001 ⭐ 4.0

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Any Given Sunday

1999 ⭐ 6.8

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The Last Boy Scout

1991 ⭐ 6.8

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Necessary Roughness

1991 ⭐ 5.5

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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990 ⭐ 6.5

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Spontaneous Combustion

1990 ⭐ 4.7

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Crash Course

1988 ⭐ 4.4

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The Stepford Children

1987 ⭐ 5.0

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Crunch Course

1986 ⭐ 10.0

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WrestleMania II

1986 ⭐ 6.4

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Hamburger: The Motion Picture

1986 ⭐ 4.5

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Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

1985 ⭐ 7.2

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Johnny Dangerously

1984 ⭐ 6.3

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Smorgasbord

1983 ⭐ 6.0

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Deadly Games

1982 ⭐ 3.2

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

1980 ⭐ 6.8

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Superdome

1978 ⭐ 4.7

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Gus

1976 ⭐ 6.0

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Mother, Jugs & Speed

1976 ⭐ 5.4