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Dick Butkus(1942-2023)

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Dick Butkus
Teddy Bears Picnic covers an annual encampment of prominent male leaders at the Zambezi Glen, a thinly-veiled reference to the Bohemian Grove.
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Richard J. Butkus, "Dick," was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 9, 1942. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he was a two time All- American line backer. A first round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Dick played for them from 1965-1973, and was named All-Pro linebacker seven times. Mr. Butkus was elected into the NFL "Football Hall of Fame" at Canton, Ohio. Many football gurus consider Dick Butkus the finest linebacker in the history of football.
BornDecember 9, 1942
DiedOctober 5, 2023(80)
BornDecember 9, 1942
DiedOctober 5, 2023(80)
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Known for

Howie Mandel and Tony Randall in Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
6.4
  • Dick Butkus
  • 1990
Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans in The Last Boy Scout (1991)
The Last Boy Scout
7.0
  • Dick Butkus
  • 1991
Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in Any Given Sunday (1999)
Any Given Sunday
6.9
  • Opposing Coach - Game 3
  • 1999
Dana Carvey, Dick Butkus, James Farentino, and Bubba Smith in Blue Thunder (1984)
Blue Thunder
6.1
TV Series
  • Richard 'Ski' Butowski

Credits

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  • Olivia Holt, Austin North, Peyton Clark, Sarah Gilman, and Piper Curda in I Didn't Do It (2014)
    I Didn't Do It
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 2014
  • Bernie Mac in The Bernie Mac Show (2001)
    The Bernie Mac Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 2006
  • Breckin Meyer in Inside Schwartz (2001)
    Inside Schwartz
    5.3
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 2001
  • Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001)
    Teddy Bears' Picnic
    3.9
    • Dick Butkus
    • 2001
  • Daniella Deutscher in Hang Time (1995)
    Hang Time
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Coach Mike Katowinski
    • 1998–2000
  • Priscilla Inga Taylor, Edward Blatchford, Jason Hayes, Wendi Kenya, and Trevor Merszei in Malibu, CA (1998)
    Malibu, CA
    5.7
    TV Series
    • Uncle Charlie
    • 2000
  • Cameron Diaz, Al Pacino, James Woods, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, and LL Cool J in Any Given Sunday (1999)
    Any Given Sunday
    6.9
    • Opposing Coach - Game 3
    • 1999
  • Kyle Chandler and Shanesia Davis in Early Edition (1996)
    Early Edition
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 1997
  • Shelley Fabares, Craig T. Nelson, Bill Fagerbakke, Kenneth Kimmins, and Jerry Van Dyke in Coach (1989)
    Coach
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 1992–1997
  • Chicago Sons (1997)
    Chicago Sons
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 1997
  • Mark Harmon in Charlie Grace (1995)
    Charlie Grace
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Dick Butkus
    • 1996
  • Gene Barry and Peter Barton in Burke's Law (1994)
    Burke's Law
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Tony Ward
    • 1994
  • Let's Kill All the Lawyers (1992)
    Let's Kill All the Lawyers
    3.9
    • The Turnkey
    • 1992
  • Bruce Willis and Damon Wayans in The Last Boy Scout (1991)
    The Last Boy Scout
    7.0
    • Dick Butkus
    • 1991
  • Richard Dean Anderson in MacGyver (1985)
    MacGyver
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Earl Dent
    • 1990–1991

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Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • December 9, 1942
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • October 5, 2023
    • Malibu, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Helen EssenhartJuly 6, 1963 - October 5, 2023 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Richard M. Butkus Jr.
  • Parents
      John William Butkus Sr.
  • Other works
    TV commercial: XFL football league
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Trivia
    Considered to be the meanest linebacker ever to play football.
  • Nicknames
    • The Robot of Destruction
    • The Maestro of Mayhem
    • The Enforcer
    • The Animal

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