1942-12-09 Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit | Self | 2008-09-09 |
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NFL Moment of Impact | 2007-10-30 | |
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Necessary Roughness | Convict Football Player | 1991-09-27 |
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The Last Boy Scout | Himself | 1991-12-13 |
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Spontaneous Combustion | Lt. General | 1990-02-23 |
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Dick Butkus | 1990-06-15 |
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Crash Course | Ed Konner | 1988-01-18 |
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The Stepford Children | Tom Wilcox | 1987-03-15 |
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Crunch Course | Self | 1986-09-09 |
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WrestleMania II | Referee | 1986-04-07 |
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Hamburger: The Motion Picture | Drootin | 1986-05-05 |
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Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! | himself | 1985-03-03 |
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Johnny Dangerously | Arthur | 1984-12-21 |
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Smorgasbord | Anti-Smoking Enforcer | 1983-04-13 |
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Deadly Games | Joe Adams | 1982-10-12 |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Brom Bones | 1980-10-31 |
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Superdome | Scott Hennerson | 1978-01-09 |
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Mother, Jugs & Speed | Rodeo | 1976-05-26 |
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Gus | Rob Cargil | 1976-07-07 |
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Cipolla Colt | Jeff | 1975-08-25 |
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A Matter of Wife... and Death | Heavy | 1975-05-03 |
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Brian's Song | Dick Butkus (uncredited) | 1971-11-30 |
