- Born
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- Birth nameAlexander George Karras
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Alex Karras was born on July 15, 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 October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesSusan Clark(May 21, 1980 - October 10, 2012) (his death, 1 child)Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen(April 5, 1958 - May 18, 1975) (divorced, 5 children)
- ChildrenMarjorie Katherine 'Katie' KarrasAlexander George 'Alex' Karras Jr.Peter James KarrasRenald Peter KarrasGeorge Plimpton KarrasCarolyn Karras (Oliver)Carolyn Joy Karras (Oliver)
- ParentsGeorge Louis KarrasEmmeline Fiona WilsonEdgar James Schofield
- RelativesTed Karras III(Grandchild)Nicholas George 'Nick' Karras(Sibling)Paul George Karras(Sibling)Louis George Karras(Sibling)Helene 'Nan" Harras (Reisen)(Sibling)Ted Karras(Sibling)
- Alex was one of the NFL players who are suing the league regarding the treatment of head injuries.
- Perhaps his most memorable moment as an actor was the scene in Blazing Saddles (1974) where his character, Mongo, punched a horse.
- Defensive tackle for the NFL's Detroit Lions, 1958-1971.
- 2nd place in voting for Heisman Trophy, 1957 (Honoring the outstanding college football player in the United States, presented by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York)
- He was suspended from the NFL for one season for gambling on football games.
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