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.
24 movies · 40 shows
Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008·0.0
NFL Moment of Impact
2007·0.0
Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001·4.0
Any Given Sunday
1999·6.8
The Last Boy Scout
1991·6.8
Necessary Roughness
1991·5.5
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990·6.5
Spontaneous Combustion
1989·4.7
Crash Course
1988·4.4
The Stepford Children
1987·5.0
Crunch Course
1986·10.0
WrestleMania II
1986·6.4
Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986·4.6
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985·7.2
Johnny Dangerously
1984·6.3
Smorgasbord
1983·6.0
Deadly Games
1982·3.2
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980·6.8
Superdome
1978·4.7
Gus
1976·6.0
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976·5.3
Cry, Onion!
1975·5.3
A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975·6.7
Brian's Song
1971·7.3