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.

Cast

Brian's Song

Dick Butkus (uncredited)

The Last Boy Scout

Himself

Hamburger: The Motion Picture

Drootin

Cry, Onion!

Jeff

Deadly Games

Joe Adams

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!

himself

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Dick Butkus

Crunch Course

Self

NFL Moment of Impact

Unknown

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Brom Bones

Johnny Dangerously

Arthur

Superdome

Scott Hennerson

Crash Course

Ed Konner

The Stepford Children

Tom Wilcox

Spontaneous Combustion

Lt. General

Gus

Rob Cargil

Mother, Jugs & Speed

Rodeo

Any Given Sunday

Opposing Coach - Game 3

Smorgasbord

Anti-Smoking Enforcer

Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit

Self

WrestleMania II

Referee

Necessary Roughness

Convict Football Player

A Matter of Wife... and Death

Heavy

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Dick Butkus

WrestleMania 2

Self