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Alex Karras(1935-2012)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Soundtrack
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Alex Karras in Webster (1983)
Trailer for Against All Odds
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Against All Odds (1984)
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Alex Karras was born on 15 July 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Blazing Saddles (1974), Victor/Victoria (1982) and Porky's (1981). He was married to Susan Clark and Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen. He died on 10 October 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJuly 15, 1935
DiedOctober 10, 2012(77)
BornJuly 15, 1935
DiedOctober 10, 2012(77)
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  • Awards
    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

Mel Brooks and Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles (1974)
Blazing Saddles
7.7
  • Mongo
  • 1974
Victor/Victoria (1982)
Victor/Victoria
7.6
  • 'Squash' Bernstein
  • 1982
Porky's (1981)
Porky's
6.2
  • Sheriff Wallace
  • 1981
Centennial (1978)
Centennial
8.3
TV Mini Series
  • Hans Brumbaugh

Credits

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Actor

  • Tom Arnold, Mika Boorem, and Lisa Wilhoit in The Tom Show (1997)
    The Tom Show
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
    • 1998
  • Buffalo '66 (1998)
    Buffalo '66
    7.4
    • TV Sportscaster
    • 1998
  • Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Alex Karras
    • 1996
  • Tracey Takes On... (1996)
    Tracey Takes On...
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Alex Karras
    • 1996
  • Fudge (1995)
    Fudge
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Big A
    • 1995
  • Street Corner Kids (1994)
    Street Corner Kids
    5.8
    • Floyd Powell
    • 1994
  • Mariel Hemingway and Peter Onorati in Civil Wars (1991)
    Civil Wars
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Michael Connolly
    • 1993
  • The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
    The Ben Stiller Show
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Alex Karras
    • 1992
  • Susan Clark, Alex Karras, and Emmanuel Lewis in Webster (1983)
    Webster
    5.8
    TV Series
    • George Papadapolis
    • 1983–1989
  • Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward in Against All Odds (1984)
    Against All Odds
    6.0
    • Hank Sully
    • 1984
  • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
    Faerie Tale Theatre
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Papa Bear
    • 1984
  • Maid in America (1982)
    Maid in America
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Cal Bullington
    • 1982
  • Victor/Victoria (1982)
    Victor/Victoria
    7.6
    • 'Squash' Bernstein
    • 1982
  • Porky's (1981)
    Porky's
    6.2
    • Sheriff Wallace
    • 1981
  • Nobody's Perfekt (1981)
    Nobody's Perfekt
    4.6
    • Swaboda
    • 1981

Producer

  • Maid in America (1982)
    Maid in America
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1982
  • Word of Honor (1981)
    Word of Honor
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • 1981
  • Jimmy B. & André (1980)
    Jimmy B. & André
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • executive producer
    • 1980
  • Melissa Sue Anderson and Marion Ross in ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
    ABC Afterschool Specials
    7.2
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1976

Soundtrack

  • Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • performer: "The White Rap" (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • Cher, Sonny Bono, and Sonny & Cher in The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
    The Sonny and Cher Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "The Channel 86 Cutesy News Theme"
    • 1976

Videos5

Webster
Trailer 1:25
Webster
FM
Trailer 2:52
FM
FM
Trailer 2:52
FM
Against All Odds
Trailer 1:31
Against All Odds
Victor Victoria
Trailer 2:22
Victor Victoria
Against All Odds
Trailer 1:26
Against All Odds

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 15, 1935
    • Gary, Indiana, USA
  • Died
    • October 10, 2012
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(kidney failure)
  • Spouses
      Susan ClarkMay 21, 1980 - October 10, 2012 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Marjorie Katherine 'Katie' Karras
  • Parents
      George Louis Karras
  • Relatives
      Ted Karras III(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Advanta (1999)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Alex was one of the NFL players who are suing the league regarding the treatment of head injuries.

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