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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 born on 15 July 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor/Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). He was married to Susan Clark and Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen. He died on 10 October 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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, the burly defensive lineman turned actor in the ABC sitcom “Webster,” died Wednesday surrounded by his family in their Los Angeles home following a hard-fought battle with kidney ...
Alex Karras, a 6’2”, 248-pound defensive tackle from Gary, Indiana, was drafted in the first round (10th player overall) of the 1958 draft by the Detroit Lions. A standout from the University of Iowa, he was voted college football’s outstanding lineman in 1957 and was a collegiate heavyweight wrestling champ.
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 77.
Oct 11, 2012 · Alex Karras, a fierce and relentless All-Pro lineman for the Detroit Lions whose irrepressible character frequently placed him at odds with football’s authorities but led to a second career...