Dick Butkus
Known For
Acting
Born
1942-12-09 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
2023-10-05
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.
Most Known For
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Murder, She Wrote
as Tank Mason
MacGyver
as Earl Dent
The Love Boat
as Ernie Jordan
Magnum, P.I.
as Clarence / Dumbo
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Bobby Laport
The Rockford Files
as Dick Butkus
Emergency!
as Dave 'The Animal'
Matlock
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
Night Court
as Stanley
Taxi
as Party Guy
Coach
as Dick Butkus
The Bernie Mac Show
as Dick Butkus
Fantasy Island
as Moose Maloney
Simon & Simon
Early Edition
as Dick Butkus
Growing Pains
as Robert
Wonder Woman
as Neil
Matt Houston
as Crusher Kawalski