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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 was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles, Victor/Victoria and Porky's. He was also a former NFL player for the Detroit Lions and suffered from dementia and kidney failure.
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 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...
Alex Karras was a dominant defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions from 1958 to 1970, earning four Pro Bowls and four All-Pro 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 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 ...
