Dick Butkus

Dick Butkus

Deceased · Born: Dec 9, 1942 · Died: Oct 5, 2023

Personal Details

Height6' 3"
BornDec 9, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • John William Butkus Sr.
  • Emma Ramona Goodoff

Biography

Richard Marvin Butkus, a remarkable individual born on December 9, 1942, and departing this world on October 5, 2023, was a multifaceted American personality whose remarkable career traversed various realms, including professional football, sports commentary, and acting.

He was a former professional football player, a vocation that showcased his impressive athletic prowess and unwavering dedication to the sport.

Moreover, Butkus was a sports commentator, a role that allowed him to share his profound knowledge and passion for sports with a broader audience.

Additionally, he ventured into the world of acting, further diversifying his professional endeavors and showcasing his versatility as a performer.

Throughout his life, Richard Marvin Butkus left an indelible mark, his legacy a testament to his tireless work ethic, unwavering dedication, and unrelenting passion for his chosen pursuits.

His remarkable story serves as an inspiration to many, a shining example of the impact one person can have on the world.

And so, as we bid farewell to this extraordinary individual, we honor his memory by celebrating the many facets of his remarkable life and the lasting impact he had on those around him.

Here is the biography:

Dan Hampton, a legendary American football player, spent a remarkable nine-year tenure as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973, consistently demonstrating his extraordinary abilities and accomplishments on the field throughout his illustrious career.

Noted for his remarkable performances on the field, he garnered an impressive array of accolades throughout his illustrious career, earning no less than eight Pro Bowl selections, six first-team All-Pro designations, and two esteemed NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards, thereby cementing his status as one of the most illustrious and formidable linebackers in the annals of professional football, his legacy forever etched in the pantheon of greatness.

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Noted for his tenacious and unrelenting tackling style, which left a lasting impression on the sport, Butkus's remarkable career was marked by an unwavering dedication to the game, earning him widespread recognition and cementing his status as a legendary figure in the world of sports, a testament to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on the game.

Career

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2005
The Bernie Mac Show
The Bernie Mac Show as Dick Butkus
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2002
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic as Dick Butkus
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1999
Any Given Sunday
Any Given Sunday as Opposing Coach - Game 3
{"id":11067,"title":"Hang Time","year":1998,"character":"Coach Mike Katowinski","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hang-time","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_11067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_11067.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Hang Time
Hang Time as Coach Mike Katowinski
{"id":6357,"title":"Necessary Roughness","year":"1991","character":"Convict Football Player","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/necessary-roughness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6357.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Necessary Roughness
Necessary Roughness as Convict Football Player
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1990
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MacGyver
MacGyver as Earl Dent
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1988
Crash Course
Crash Course as Ed Konner
{"id":61403,"title":"The Stepford Children","year":"1987","character":"Tom Wilcox","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stepford-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61403.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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My Two Dads
My Two Dads as Ed Klawicki
{"id":9899,"title":"Matlock","year":1987,"character":"Vic Garrett \/ The Annihilator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/matlock","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9899.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9899.jpg"},"released":1}
Matlock
Matlock as Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
{"id":61889,"title":"Hamburger: The Motion Picture","year":"1986","character":"Drootin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hamburger-the-motion-picture","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61889.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61889.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
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1984
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Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Tank Mason
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Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder as Richard Butowski
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1983
Smorgasbord (The Movie)
Smorgasbord (The Movie) as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
{"id":63308,"title":"Deadly Games","year":"1982","character":"Joe Adams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/deadly-games","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63308.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63308.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Deadly Games
Deadly Games as Joe Adams
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{"id":63924,"title":"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow","year":"1980","character":"Brom Bones","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63924.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":81215,"title":"Superdome","year":"1978","character":"Scott Hennerson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/superdome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81215.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81215.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Superdome
Superdome as Scott Hennerson
{"id":10208,"title":"Wonder Woman","year":1978,"character":"Neil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wonder-woman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg"},"released":1}
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1976
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Gus
Gus as Rob Cargil
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Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man as Al Funducci
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1975
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The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Dick Butkus
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1971
Brian's Song
Brian's Song as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
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2017
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2008
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1991
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1985