Alex Karras
Actor · Producer
77 years (Jul 15, 1935 – Oct 10, 2012)Gary, Indiana
Known for
Put Alex Karras on a call sheet and you have a reliable actor, cast often and billed modestly. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Blazing Saddles' and the part of Mongo. Not far behind comes 'Buffalo '66'. The professional span reaches 58 years so far.
Alex Karras
Actor · Producer
Known for
Put Alex Karras on a call sheet and you have a reliable actor, cast often and billed modestly. The visible peak of the filmography is 'Blazing Saddles' and the part of Mongo. Not far behind comes 'Buffalo '66'. The professional span reaches 58 years so far.
Movies: 13 titles
Plays Mongo
Blazing Saddles
1974
Plays Hank Sully
Against All Odds
1984
Plays 'Squash' Bernstein
Victor/Victoria
1982
Plays Sheriff Wallace
Porky's
1981
Plays TV Sportscaster
Buffalo '66
1998
Plays Tiny Baker
When Time Ran Out...
1980
Plays Alex Karras
Paper Lion
1968
Plays Doc Holiday
FM
1978
Plays Swaboda
Nobody's Perfekt
1981
Plays The Hooded Fang
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
1978
TV Shows: 10 titles
Plays George Papadapolis
Webster
1983
Plays Defensive Tackle
Monday Night Football
1970
Plays Hans Brumbaugh
Centennial
1978
Plays Self
The NFL on CBS
1956
Plays Jughead Miller
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
1980
Plays Alex Karras
Arli$$
1996
Plays Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
M*A*S*H
1972
Plays Jake Metcalf
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Papa Bear
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays Moose Williams
Daniel Boone
1964
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Buffalo '66
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Buffalo '66
TV Sportscaster
1998
Arli$$
Alex Karras
1996Season 1
Street Corner Kids
Floyd Powell
1994
Against All Odds
Hank Sully
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
Papa Bear
1984Season 3
Webster
George Papadapolis · 150 episodes
1983–
Victor/Victoria
'Squash' Bernstein
1982
Porky's
Sheriff Wallace
1981
Nobody's Perfekt
Swaboda
1981
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alex Karras still alive?
Alex Karras passed away on October 10, 2012 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Alex Karras?
Alex Karras is best known for roles in Blazing Saddles, Buffalo '66, Porky's.
How many movies has Alex Karras been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1968), Alex Karras has appeared in 13 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Alex Karras's first movie?
The career of Alex Karras began with Paper Lion (1968).
What is Alex Karras's most recent movie or series?
Alex Karras's most recent release is Buffalo '66, which premiered on January 20, 1998.
What TV shows has Alex Karras appeared in?
On television, Alex Karras has appeared in M*A*S*H, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Odd Couple.
Alex Karras
1935-07-15 · Gary, Indiana
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.Alex Karras, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.