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Early life. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, [1] Karras was the son of Dr. George Karras, a Greek immigrant (from Chios) who graduated from the University of Chicago and pursued his medical degree in Canada. There, George Karras met and married a Canadian woman, Alex's mother, Emmeline (née Wilson), a registered nurse.
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.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
