Quick Facts
Born:
1935-07-15
Birthplace:
Gary, Indiana
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Alex Karras
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Alexander George "Alex" Karras (born July 15, 1935), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", is a former football player, professional wrestler, and actor who is best known for playing with the Detroit Lions from 1958–1962 and 1964-1970. In addition, he starred on the ABC sitcom Webster, alongside real-life wife Susan Clark, as the titular character's adoptive father.
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Alexander George "Alex" Karras (born July 15, 1935), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", is a former football player, professional wrestler, and actor who is best known for playing with the Detroit Lions from 1958–1962 and 1964-1970. In addition, he starred on the ABC sitcom Webster, alongside real-life wife Susan Clark, as the titular character's adoptive father.
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Known For
Blazing Saddles
Mongo
Buffalo '66
TV Sportscaster
Porky's
Sheriff Wallace
M*A*S*H
Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Victor/Victoria
"Squash" Bernstein
Against All Odds
Hank Sully
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic MOVIE | Mongo (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Back in the Saddle MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Buffalo '66 MOVIE | TV Sportscaster |
| 1996 | Arli$$ TV | Alex Karras |
| 1994 | Street Corner Kids MOVIE | Floyd Powell |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show TV | Self |
| 1992 | The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Against All Odds MOVIE | Hank Sully |
| 1984 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears MOVIE | Papa Bear |
| 1983 | Webster TV | George Papadapolis |