ACTOR
Mike Ditka
Known for Cheers · Entourage · 3rd Rock from the Sun
Michael Keller Dyczko (October 18, 1939 – October 9, 2026), better known as Mike Ditka or his nickname 'Iron Mike', was a retired American football player, head coach, and TV commentator, best known for his work as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Snapshot 2026-10-13
- Born
- Oct 18, 1939
- Died
- Oct 9, 2026
- Birthplace
- Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Michael Keller Dyczko (October 18, 1939 – October 9, 2026), better known as Mike Ditka or his nickname 'Iron Mike', was a retired American football player, head coach, and TV commentator, best known for his work as head coach of the Chicago Bears.
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Known For
Filmography
Movies
Brian's SongMike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
1971
Crunch CourseSelf
1986
The Grabowski ShuffleHimself
1987
A Night to Die ForSelf
1995
Gridiron & Steel
2001
UP, Michigan!Coach
2001
Maximum SurgeFootball Coach
2003
Kicking & ScreamingMike Ditka
2005
Chasing OctoberSelf
2007
HecklerSelf
2007
Blood EquityHimself
2009GC
Get Coached by Mike Ditka
2010
The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes StorySelf
2011TU
The United States of Football
2013
'85: The Greatest Team in Football HistorySelf
2016
The Fog BowlSelf
2016
Pure PaytonSelf
World Champions! The Story of the 1985 Chicago Bears
Television
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest · 1 eps
1962
Monday Night FootballCoach · 1 eps
1970
Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited) · 2 eps
1975
CheersMike Ditka · 1 eps
1982
L.A. LawMike Ditka · 1 eps
1986
CoachMike Ditka · 1 eps
1989
3rd Rock from the SunCoach Mafferty · 2 eps
1996
According to JimMike Ditka · 1 eps
2001
EntourageMike Ditka · 1 eps
2004
America's Game: The Super Bowl ChampionsSelf · 1 eps
2006Photos
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