Acting
Dick Butkus
Birth Date
December 9, 1942
Death Date
October 5, 2023
(passed away at 80)
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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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.
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Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
1975 • 1 episode
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961 • 2 episodes
The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan
1977 • 2 episodes
Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason
1984 • 1 episode
Coach
Dick Butkus
1989 • 2 episodes
MacGyver
Earl Dent
1985 • 3 episodes
Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo
1980 • 1 episode
The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus
1974 • 1 episode
Taxi
Party Guy
1978 • 1 episode
Night Court
Stanley
1984 • 2 episodes
Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney
1978 • 1 episode
Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal'
1972 • 1 episode
Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986 • 1 episode
Simon & Simon
1981 • 1 episode
The Bernie Mac Show
Dick Butkus
2001 • 1 episode
Early Edition
Dick Butkus
1996 • 1 episode
The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport
1974 • 1 episode
Kate & Allie
1984 • 1 episode
Matt Houston
Crusher Kawalski
1982 • 1 episode
Vega$
Vinnie Trancas
1978 • 1 episode