- Source of Wealth: Football, Film and Television
- Age: 77
- Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Height: 1.91 m (6′ 3″)
- Weight: 111 kg (245 lbs)
- Marital Status: Married (Helen Essenhart)
- Full Name: Richard Marvin Butkus
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 9, 1942
- Occupation: Former Football Player, Actor, Broadcaster
- Education: University of Illinois
- Children: 3 (Richard Jr., Nikki and Matt)
Dick Butkus is a former American football player, endorser, broadcaster and actor which has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Dick Butkus started his career in football in 1962, playing center and linebacker at the University of Illinois.
When he landed in the National Football League, he signed with the Chicago Bears. During his career with the Bears, he recovered 27 fumbles and was one of the most feared players in the league. He was selected in the list of Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century by ESPN.
Aside from being a football player, Butkus became a celebrity endorser, broadcaster, and actor. He made cameo appearances in films like The Longest Yard, Cracking Up, and Any Given Sunday, among others.
He replaced Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder for CBS’ pregame show, The NFL Today, in 1988.
Richard Marvin Butkus was born on December 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He studied at the University of Illinois. Butkus married Helen Essenberg in 1963.