Dick Butkus
Actor
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.
Born1942-12-09
Place of BirthChicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
6.9
Saturday Night Live
ComedyNews
7.5
Murder, She Wrote
MysteryCrime
6.3
The Love Boat
DramaComedy
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
ComedyTalk
7.7
MacGyver
DramaAction & Adventure
6.7
Coach
Comedy
7.3
Magnum, P.I.
CrimeDrama
7.3
Taxi
ComedyDrama
6.5
Fantasy Island
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
7.9
Emergency!
Action & AdventureDrama
7.3
The Six Million Dollar Man
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure
7.6
The Rockford Files
CrimeDrama
7.3
Night Court
Comedy
7.1
Matlock
DramaCrime
6.7
Simon & Simon
Drama
7.3
Early Edition
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
6.7
The Bernie Mac Show
Comedy
6.1
Kate & Allie
ComedyDrama
6.9
Vega$
DramaCrime
6.3
Matt Houston
DramaCrime
6.5
Growing Pains
Comedy
7.0
Police Story
Action & AdventureCrime
7.0
McMillan & Wife
CrimeDrama
7.0
Wonder Woman
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure