Dick Butkus
Acting
- Born
- December 9, 1942
- Died
- October 5, 2023
- Place of Birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Known For
- Мужской
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.
Filmography
The Love Boat
as Ernie Jordan
1977
MacGyver
as Earl Dent
1985
Murder, She Wrote
as Tank Mason
1984
Magnum, P.I.
as Clarence / Dumbo
1980
The Rockford Files
as Dick Butkus
1974
Night Court
as Stanley
1984
Matlock
as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
1986
Coach
as Dick Butkus
1989
The Six Million Dollar Man
as Bobby Laport
1974
Taxi
as Party Guy
1978
Emergency!
as Dave 'The Animal'
1972
Simon & Simon
1981
Early Edition
as Dick Butkus
1996
The Bernie Mac Show
as Dick Butkus
2001
Fantasy Island
as Moose Maloney
1978
Matt Houston
as Crusher Kawalski
1982
Vega$
as Vinnie Trancas
1978
Growing Pains
as Robert
1985
Kate & Allie
1984
McMillan & Wife
as Coach
1971
The Greatest American Hero
as Coach Andrews
1981
Wonder Woman
as Neil
1975
Petrocelli
as Bill Eberly
1974
I Didn't Do It
as Himself
2014
Deal or No Deal
as Self - Supporter
2005
Blue Thunder
as Richard Butowski
1984
My Two Dads
as Ed Klawicki
1987