Known for Acting
Birthday
December 9, 1942
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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.

The Mike Douglas Show

Saturday Night Live

Murder, She Wrote

MacGyver

The Love Boat

Magnum, P.I.

Night Court

Matlock

Emergency!

The Six Million Dollar Man

Taxi

The Rockford Files

Simon & Simon

Fantasy Island

Coach

Early Edition

The Bernie Mac Show

Matt Houston

Wonder Woman

Police Story