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Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. [1] He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970.
Alex Karras was an American actor, producer and former professional football player. He starred in Blazing Saddles, Victor/Victoria and Porky's, among other films and TV shows.
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras was a dominant defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970, earning four All-Pro and four Pro Bowl selections. He also played in the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1960s and was a national television personality.
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras, the former Detroit Lion defensive tackle turned actor in the ABC sitcom “Webster,” died on Wednesday in his Los Angeles home.
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras, who gained fame in the NFL as a fearsome defensive lineman and later as an actor, has died. He was 77.
Oct 10, 2012 · Alex Karras played defense for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s. He turned to acting when he retired his cleats, landing a number of character roles in television and film. He was...
Oct 11, 2012 · Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 77. He remains best known for his role as the illiterate outlaw Mongo in Mel Brooks' comedy ...
