1990Nominee
Best Performance
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dick Butkus
Actor
Chicago, Illinois, USA
December 9, 1942
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1999Nominee
Best Performance
Any Given Sunday
1991Nominee
Best Performance
The Last Boy Scout
Career Highlights
1991Highlight
Best Performance
Necessary Roughness
1989Highlight
Best Performance
Spontaneous Combustion
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Any Given Sunday
The Last Boy Scout