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Mike Ditka

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Mike Ditka

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Born: October 18, 1939
Died: October 9, 2026
From: Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA

Also known as

Michael Keller Dyczko

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.

Known for

Kicking & Screaming

'85: The Greatest Team in Football History

Brian's Song

1982 Series 7.6

3rd Rock from the Sun

1996 Series 7.5

According to Jim

2001 Series 6.5

2004 Series 7.4

Filmography

28 displayed · 28 matching · 28 total

2016

The Fog Bowl

Acting (Self)

'85: The Greatest Team in Football History

Acting (Self)

2013

The United States of Football

2011

The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story

Acting (Self)

2010

Get Coached by Mike Ditka

2009

Blood Equity

Acting (Himself)

2007

Acting (Self)

Chasing October

Acting (Self)

2006

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

Acting (Self) 1 EP

2005

Kicking & Screaming

Acting (Mike Ditka)

2004

Acting (Mike Ditka) 1 EP

2003

Maximum Surge

Acting (Football Coach)

2001

Gridiron & Steel

According to Jim

Acting (Mike Ditka) 1 EP

UP, Michigan!

Acting (Coach)

1996

3rd Rock from the Sun

Acting (Coach Mafferty) 2 EP

1995

A Night to Die For

Acting (Self)

1989

Acting (Mike Ditka) 1 EP

1987

The Grabowski Shuffle

Acting (Himself)

1986

Acting (Mike Ditka) 1 EP

Crunch Course

Acting (Self)

1982

Acting (Mike Ditka) 1 EP

1975

Saturday Night Live

Acting (Self (uncredited)) 2 EP

1971

Brian's Song

Acting (Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited))

1970

Monday Night Football

Acting (Coach) 1 EP

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Acting (Self - Guest) 1 EP

Undated

Pure Payton

Acting (Self)

World Champions! The Story of the 1985 Chicago Bears