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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 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.
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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.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- October 10, 2012
- July 15, 1935
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 10, 2012 · 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.
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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 as...
