Dick Butkus
Acting
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.
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
Self
NFL Moment of Impact
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Dick Butkus
Any Given Sunday
Opposing Coach - Game 3
The Last Boy Scout
Himself
Necessary Roughness
Convict Football Player
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
Spontaneous Combustion
Lt. General
Crash Course
Ed Konner
The Stepford Children
Tom Wilcox
Crunch Course
Self
WrestleMania II
Referee
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
Drootin
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
himself
Johnny Dangerously
Arthur
Smorgasbord
Anti-Smoking Enforcer
Deadly Games
Joe Adams
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Brom Bones
Superdome
Scott Hennerson
Gus
Rob Cargil
Mother, Jugs & Speed
Rodeo
Cry, Onion!
Jeff
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Heavy
Brian's Song
Dick Butkus (uncredited)