Dick Butkus
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as Dick Butkus Gremlins 2: The New Batch 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
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Dick Butkus
The Last Boy Scout
as Himself
Any Given Sunday
as Opposing Coach - Game 3
Johnny Dangerously
as Arthur
Necessary Roughness
as Convict Football Player
Brian's Song
as Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Spontaneous Combustion
as Lt. General
Mother, Jugs & Speed
as Rodeo
Gus
as Rob Cargil
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
as Drootin
WrestleMania II
as Referee
Deadly Games
as Joe Adams
Cry, Onion!
as Jeff
Smorgasbord
as Anti-Smoking Enforcer
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
as Brom Bones
The Stepford Children
as Tom Wilcox
Superdome
as Scott Hennerson
Crash Course
as Ed Konner
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
as himself
Teddy Bears' Picnic
as Dick Butkus