
Actor
Dick Butkus
Born 1942 · 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.
Acting

MacGyver
Earl Dent · 1985

The Last Boy Scout
Himself · 1991

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus · 1990

Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3 · 1999

Murder, She Wrote
Tank Mason · 1984

Magnum, P.I.
Clarence / Dumbo · 1980

The Six Million Dollar Man
Bobby Laport · 1974

Wonder Woman
Neil · 1975

Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited) · 1975

Taxi
Party Guy · 1978

Early Edition
Dick Butkus · 1996

The Rockford Files
Dick Butkus · 1974

Night Court
Stanley · 1984

Matlock
Vic Garrett / The Annihilator · 1986

The Greatest American Hero
Coach Andrews · 1981

Johnny Dangerously
Arthur · 1984

Blue Thunder
Richard Butowski · 1984

Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited) · 1971

Growing Pains
Robert · 1985

I Didn't Do It
Himself · 2014

The Love Boat
Ernie Jordan · 1977

Emergency!
Dave 'The Animal' · 1972

Fantasy Island
Moose Maloney · 1978

Rich Man, Poor Man
Al Funducci · 1976