
Mike Ditka
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 18, 1939
- Died
- October 9, 2026 (aged 86)
- Birthplace
- Carnegie, Pennsylvania, USA
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
Filmography

Pure Payton
Movie · as Self

World Champions! The Story of the 1985 Chicago Bears
Movie

'85: The Greatest Team in Football History
Movie · as Self

The Fog Bowl
Movie · as Self
The United States of Football
Movie

The Hill Chris Climbed: The Gridiron Heroes Story
Movie · as Self
Get Coached by Mike Ditka
Movie

Blood Equity
Movie · as Himself

Heckler
Movie · as Self

Chasing October
Movie · as Self

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
TV · as Self · 1 ep

Kicking & Screaming
Movie · as Mike Ditka

Entourage
TV · as Mike Ditka · 1 ep

Maximum Surge
Movie · as Football Coach

UP, Michigan!
Movie · as Coach

Gridiron & Steel
Movie

According to Jim
TV · as Mike Ditka · 1 ep

3rd Rock from the Sun
TV · as Coach Mafferty · 2 eps

A Night to Die For
Movie · as Self

Coach
TV · as Mike Ditka · 1 ep

The Grabowski Shuffle
Movie · as Himself

Crunch Course
Movie · as Self

L.A. Law
TV · as Mike Ditka · 1 ep

Cheers
TV · as Mike Ditka · 1 ep

Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self (uncredited) · 2 eps

Brian's Song
Movie · as Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)

Monday Night Football
TV · as Coach · 1 ep

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep