Dick Butkus

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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NFL Moment of Impact (2007)

Any Given Sunday (1999)

Opposing Coach - Game 3

The Last Boy Scout (1991)

Necessary Roughness (1991)

Convict Football Player

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

Crash Course (1988)

The Stepford Children (1987)

WrestleMania II (1986)

Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986)

Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985)

Johnny Dangerously (1984)

Smorgasbord (1983)

Anti-Smoking Enforcer

Deadly Games (1982)

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1980)

Superdome (1978)

Scott Hennerson

Mother, Jugs & Speed (1976)

Cry, Onion! (1975)

A Matter of Wife... and Death (1975)

Brian's Song (1971)

Dick Butkus (uncredited)

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