Richard Marvin Butkus was an American professional football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He was invited to eight Pro Bowls in nine seasons, named a first-team All-Pro five times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year. Butkus was renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | I Didn't Do ItSeries | Himself | 72 |
| 2007 | NFL Moment of ImpactMovie | — | 65 |
| 2005 | Deal or No DealSeries | Self - Supporter | 63 |
| 2001 | The Bernie Mac ShowSeries | Dick Butkus | 59 |
| 2001 | Inside SchwartzSeries | Dick Butkus | 59 |
| 1999 | Any Given SundayMovie | Opposing Coach - Game 3 | 57 |
| 1997 | Chicago SonsSeries | — | 55 |
| 1996 | Early EditionSeries | Dick Butkus | 54 |
| 1995 | Hang TimeSeries | Mike Katowinski | 53 |
| 1995 | Charlie GraceSeries | Dick Butkus | 53 |
| 1994 | Burke's LawSeries | Tony Ward | 52 |
| 1992 | WrestleMania: The Greatest HitsMovie | Dick Butkus | 50 |
| 1991 | The Last Boy ScoutMovie | Himself | 49 |
| 1991 | Necessary RoughnessMovie | Convict Football Player | 49 |
| 1990 | Gremlins 2: The New BatchMovie | Dick Butkus | 48 |
| 1990 | Spontaneous CombustionMovie | Lt. General | 48 |
| 1989 | CoachSeries | Dick Butkus | 47 |
| 1987 | My Two DadsSeries | Ed Klawicki | 45 |
| 1987 | The Stepford ChildrenMovie | Tom Wilcox | 45 |
| 1986 | MatlockSeries | Vic Garrett / The Annihilator | 44 |
| 1986 | Hamburger: The Motion PictureMovie | Drootin | 44 |
| 1986 | WrestleMania IIMovie | Referee | 44 |
| 1986 | Blacke's MagicSeries | Ruston | 44 |
| 1985 | MacGyverSeries | Earl Dent | 43 |
| 1985 | Growing PainsSeries | Robert | 43 |
| 1984 | Murder, She WroteSeries | Tank Mason | 42 |
| 1984 | Night CourtSeries | Stanley | 42 |
| 1984 | Johnny DangerouslyMovie | Arthur | 42 |
| 1984 | Kate & AllieSeries | — | 42 |
| 1984 | Blue ThunderSeries | Richard Butowski | 42 |
| 1983 | SmorgasbordMovie | Anti-Smoking Enforcer | 41 |
| 1982 | Matt HoustonSeries | Crusher Kawalski | 40 |
| 1981 | Simon & SimonSeries | — | 39 |
| 1981 | The Greatest American HeroSeries | Coach Andrews | 39 |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I.Series | Clarence / Dumbo | 38 |
| 1978 | Vega$Series | — | 36 |
| 1978 | TaxiSeries | Party Guy | 36 |
| 1978 | Fantasy IslandSeries | Moose Maloney | 36 |
| 1977 | The Love BoatSeries | Ernie Jordan | 35 |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor ManSeries | Al Funducci | 34 |
| 1976 | GusMovie | Rob Cargil | 34 |
| 1976 | Mother, Jugs & SpeedMovie | Rodeo | 34 |
| 1975 | Wonder WomanSeries | Neil | 33 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night LiveSeries | Self (uncredited) | 33 |
| 1975 | A Matter of Wife... and DeathMovie | Heavy | 33 |
| 1975 | BronkSeries | — | 33 |
| 1975 | Joe ForresterSeries | — | 33 |
| 1975 | Cry, Onion!Movie | Jeff | 33 |
| 1974 | The Rockford FilesSeries | Dick Butkus | 32 |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar ManSeries | Bobby Laport | 32 |
| 1974 | PetrocelliSeries | Bill Eberly | 32 |
| 1973 | Police StorySeries | — | 31 |
| 1972 | Emergency!Series | Dave 'The Animal' | 30 |
| 1971 | McMillan & WifeSeries | Coach | 29 |
| 1971 | Brian's SongMovie | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | 29 |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas ShowSeries | Self | 19 |