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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.
The roles that explain the career.
18 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | NFL Moment of Impact | Film | |
| 2001 | Teddy Bears' Picnic | Dick Butkus | Film |
| 1991 | Necessary Roughness | Convict Football Player | Film |
| 1991 | The Last Boy Scout | Himself | Film |
| 1990 | Spontaneous Combustion | Lt. General | Film |
| 1988 | Crash Course | Ed Konner | Film |
| 1987 | The Stepford Children | Tom Wilcox | Film |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Drootin | Film |
| 1985 | Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! | himself | Film |
| 1984 | Johnny Dangerously | Arthur | Film |
| 1984 | Blue Thunder | Richard Butowski | TV |
| 1983 | Smorgasbord | Anti-Smoking Enforcer | Film |
| 1982 | Deadly Games | Joe Adams | Film |
| 1980 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Brom Bones | Film |
| 1976 | Gus | Rob Cargil | Film |
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & Speed | Rodeo | Film |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion! | Jeff | Film |
| 1971 | Brian's Song | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | Film |
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