Alex Karras

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Birth Name: Alexander George Karras

Born: 15 July 1935 Died: 10 October 2012

Country of origin: United States

Height: 6' 1"

Relationship Status: Married

Partner: Susan Clark

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Description: Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection while playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1958 to 1970. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Centennial class. As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles. He starred as George Papadopolis, the adoptive father of Webster Long (Emmanuel Lewis), in the ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) al ... (more)