Acting
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.
Acting
- 2014I Didn't Do ItHimself1 ep.
- 2005Deal or No DealSelf - Supporter1 ep.
- 2001The Bernie Mac ShowDick Butkus1 ep.
- 2001Inside SchwartzDick Butkus1 ep.
- 1997Chicago Sons1 ep.
- 1995Charlie GraceDick Butkus1 ep.
- 1995Hang TimeMike Katowinski52 ep.
- 1994Burke's LawTony Ward1 ep.
- 1989CoachDick Butkus2 ep.
- 1987My Two DadsEd Klawicki27 ep.
- 1986Blacke's MagicRuston1 ep.
- 1985MacGyverEarl Dent3 ep.
- 1985Growing PainsRobert1 ep.
- 1985Half NelsonBeau8 ep.
- 1984Kate & Allie1 ep.
- 1984Blue ThunderRichard Butowski11 ep.
- 1984Night CourtStanley2 ep.
- 1982Matt HoustonCrusher Kawalski1 ep.
- 1981The Greatest American HeroCoach Andrews1 ep.
- 1978TaxiParty Guy1 ep.
- 1976Rich Man, Poor ManAl Funducci12 ep.
- 1975Wonder WomanNeil1 ep.
- 1975Joe Forrester2 ep.
- 1975Bronk1 ep.
- 1974PetrocelliBill Eberly1 ep.
- 1973Police StorySelig2 ep.
- 1971McMillan & WifeCoach1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2014I Didn't Do ItHimself1 ep.
- 2007Deal or No DealSelf - Supporter1 ep.
- 2006The Bernie Mac ShowDick Butkus1 ep.
- 2001Inside SchwartzDick Butkus1 ep.
- 1997Early EditionDick Butkus1 ep.
- 1992CoachDick Butkus2 ep.
- 1997Chicago Sons1 ep.
- 1994Burke's LawTony Ward1 ep.
- 1992Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1990MacGyverEarl Dent3 ep.
- 1988Kate & Allie1 ep.
- 1987My Two DadsEd Klawicki11 ep.
- 1988Growing PainsRobert1 ep.
- 1987MatlockVic Garrett / The Annihilator1 ep.
- 1986Night CourtStanley2 ep.
- 1986Blacke's MagicRuston1 ep.
- 1985Murder, She WroteTank Mason1 ep.
- 1984The Love BoatErnie Jordan2 ep.
- 1982Simon & Simon1 ep.
- 1982The Greatest American HeroCoach Andrews1 ep.
- 1982Matt HoustonCrusher Kawalski1 ep.
- 1982Magnum, P.I.Clarence / Dumbo1 ep.
- 1981Vega$Vinnie Trancas1 ep.
- 1979TaxiParty Guy1 ep.
- 1979Wonder WomanNeil1 ep.
- 1978Fantasy IslandMoose Maloney1 ep.
- 1976The Rockford FilesDick Butkus1 ep.
- 1975PetrocelliBill Eberly1 ep.
- 1973The Mike Douglas ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1975Joe Forrester2 ep.
- 1975The Six Million Dollar ManBobby Laport1 ep.
- 1975Bronk1 ep.
- 1975Police StorySelig2 ep.
- 1974McMillan & WifeCoach1 ep.
- 1974Emergency!Dave 'The Animal'1 ep.
- —Charlie GraceDick Butkus1 ep.