Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus is known for Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), The Last Boy Scout (1991), Any Given Sunday (1999).
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.
Questions about Dick Butkus
How many Dick Butkus films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 22 films with Dick Butkus, from 1971 to 2001.
What is the best rated Dick Butkus film?
The best rated Dick Butkus film in the catalogue is Any Given Sunday (1999), rated 6.8.
What was the first Dick Butkus film?
The first Dick Butkus film in the catalogue is Brian's Song, from 1971.
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Known for
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6.5 Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
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6.8 The Last Boy Scout
1991
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6.8 Any Given Sunday
1999
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5.5 Necessary Roughness
1991
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6.3 Johnny Dangerously
1984
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4.7 Spontaneous Combustion
1989
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7.3 Brian's Song
1971
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5.7 Smorgasbord
1983
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5.9 Gus
1976
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5.4 Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976
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5.3 Cry, Onion!
1975
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6.4 WrestleMania II
1986
Full filmography
25 films — 22 in the catalogue
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Memorial Stadium: True Illini Spirit
2008 · Self
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NFL Moment of Impact
2007
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4.0 Teddy Bears' Picnic
2001 · Dick Butkus
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6.8
Any Given Sunday
1999 · Opposing Coach - Game 3
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WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
1992 · Dick Butkus
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6.8
The Last Boy Scout
1991 · Himself
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5.5
Necessary Roughness
1991 · Convict Football Player
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6.5
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · Dick Butkus
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4.7
Spontaneous Combustion
1989 · Lt. General
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4.4 Crash Course
1988 · Ed Konner
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5.0 The Stepford Children
1987 · Tom Wilcox
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10.0 Crunch Course
1986 · Self
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6.4
WrestleMania II
1986 · Referee
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4.5 Hamburger: The Motion Picture
1986 · Drootin
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7.2 Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985 · himself
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6.3
Johnny Dangerously
1984 · Arthur
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5.7
Smorgasbord
1983 · Anti-Smoking Enforcer
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3.2 Deadly Games
1982 · Joe Adams
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6.8 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980 · Brom Bones
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4.5 Superdome
1978 · Scott Hennerson
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5.9
Gus
1976 · Rob Cargil
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5.4
Mother, Jugs & Speed
1976 · Rodeo
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5.3
Cry, Onion!
1975 · Jeff
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6.7 A Matter of Wife... and Death
1975 · Heavy
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7.3
Brian's Song
1971 · Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Series and TV shows
31 titles
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7.6
I Didn't Do It
2014 · Himself
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6.5
Deal or No Deal
2005 · Self - Supporter
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6.7
The Bernie Mac Show
2001 · Dick Butkus
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7.4
Early Edition
1996 · Dick Butkus
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6.7
Coach
1989 · Dick Butkus · 2 ep.
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6.3
My Two Dads
1987 · Ed Klawicki · 27 ep.
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7.1
Matlock
1986 · Vic Garrett / The Annihilator
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7.7
MacGyver
1985 · Earl Dent · 3 ep.
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6.5
Growing Pains
1985 · Robert
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6.9
Blue Thunder
1984 · Richard Butowski · 11 ep.
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7.3
Night Court
1984 · Stanley · 2 ep.
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6.2
Kate & Allie
1984 · Cast
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7.5
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · Tank Mason
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6.3
Matt Houston
1982 · Crusher Kawalski
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6.7
Simon & Simon
1981 · Cast
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7.2
The Greatest American Hero
1981 · Coach Andrews
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7.3
Magnum, P.I.
1980 · Clarence / Dumbo
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6.5
Fantasy Island
1978 · Moose Maloney
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7.3
Taxi
1978 · Party Guy
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6.9
Vega$
1978 · Vinnie Trancas
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6.3
The Love Boat
1977 · Ernie Jordan · 2 ep.
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7.9
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976 · Al Funducci · 12 ep.
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6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975 · Self (uncredited)
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7.0
Wonder Woman
1975 · Neil
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7.2
Petrocelli
1974 · Bill Eberly
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7.6
The Rockford Files
1974 · Dick Butkus
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7.3
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974 · Bobby Laport
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7.0
Police Story
1973 · Selig
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8.0
Emergency!
1972 · Dave 'The Animal'
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7.1
McMillan & Wife
1971 · Coach
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5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Appearance · 2 ep.
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