
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1942-12-09
Deathday
2023-10-05
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus

The Last Boy Scout
as Himself

Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3

MacGyver
as Earl Dent

Wonder Woman
as Neil

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

The Six Million Dollar Man
as Bobby Laport

Magnum, P.I.
as Clarence / Dumbo

Murder, She Wrote
as Tank Mason

Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur