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Alex Karras (1935–2012)

Actor | Producer | Soundtrack

Trivia:

He was a four-time Indiana all-state football selection at Gary's Emerson High School. See more trivia »

Born:

Alexander George Karras
in Gary, Indiana, USA

Died:

(age 77) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1998 The Tom Show (TV series)
Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
– The Ticket Scam (1998) … Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
 
1998 Buffalo '66
TV Sportscaster
 
1996 Arli$$ (TV series)
– The Company You Keep (1996)
 
1995 The Street Corner Kids: The Sequel
Caparulo
 
1995 Fudge (TV series)
Big A
– Fudge-a-mania (1995) … Big A
 
1994 The Street Corner Kids
Floyd Powell
 
1993 Civil Wars (TV series)
– Dances with Sharks (1993)
 
1983-1989 Webster (TV series)
George Papadapolis
– Webtrek (1989) … George Papadapolis
– Flood of Memories: the Final Chapter (1989) … George Papadapolis
– The Visitor (1989) … George Papadapolis
– They Don't Shoot Horses, Do They? (1989) … George Papadapolis
– The Gospel Truth (1989) … George Papadapolis
See all 150 episodes »
 
1984 Against All Odds
Hank Sully
 
1984 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV series)
Papa Bear
– Goldilocks and the Three Bears (1984) … Papa Bear
 
1982 Maid in America (TV movie)
Cal Bullington
 
1982 Porky's
Sheriff Wallace
 
1982 Victor Victoria
'Squash' Bernstein
 
1981 Nobody's Perfekt
Swaboda
 
1981 Masada (TV mini-series)
Roman Soldier
 
1981 Word of Honor (TV movie)
Penniman Butcher (uncredited)
 
1980 Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (TV movie)
Jughead Miller
 
1980 When Time Ran Out...
Tiny Baker
 
1980 Jimmy B. & André (TV movie)
Jimmy Butsicaris
 
1978-1979 Centennial (TV mini-series)
Hans Brumbaugh
– The Scream of Eagles (1979) … Hans Brumbaugh
– The Winds of Death (1979) … Hans Brumbaugh
– The Winds of Fortune (1979) … Hans Brumbaugh
– The Crime (1979) … Hans Brumbaugh
– The Storm (1979) … Hans Brumbaugh
See all 12 episodes »
 
1978 Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
The Hooded Fang
 
1978 FM
Doc Holiday
 
1977 Mad Bull (TV movie)
Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus
 
1977 Mulligan's Stew (TV series)
Mr. Hollenbeck
– Pilot (1977) … Mr. Hollenbeck
 
1976 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Alex 'Moose' Novak
– Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid (1976) … Alex 'Moose' Novak
 
1976 Good Heavens (TV series)
– Jack the Ribber and Me (1976)
 
1975 Babe (TV movie)
George Zaharias
 
1975 Win, Place or Steal
Frank
 
1974 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
– Springtime (1974) … Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
 
1974 The Great Lester Boggs
Sheriff Billy Bob
 
1974 McMillan & Wife (TV series)
Al Potter
– Downshift to Danger (1974) … Al Potter
 
1974 Blazing Saddles
Mongo
 
1973 The Odd Couple (TV series)
Jake Metcalf
– That Was No Lady (1973) … Jake Metcalf
 
1973 The 500 Pound Jerk (TV movie)
Hughie Rae Feather
 
1972 Hardcase (TV movie)
Booker Llewellyn
 
1971 Love, American Style (TV series)
(segment "Love and the Eskimo's Wife")
– Love and the Accidental Passion/Love and the Black Limousine/Love and the Eskimo's Wife/Love and the Tuba (1971) … (segment "Love and the Eskimo's Wife")
 
1969 Daniel Boone (TV series)
Williams
– The Cache (1969) … Williams
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
1982 Maid in America (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1981 Word of Honor (TV movie) (executive producer, producer)
 
1980 Jimmy B. & André (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1976 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series) (executive producer - 1 episode)
– Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid (1976) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1976 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
– Episode #2.5 (1976) (performer: "The Channel 86 Cutesy News Theme")
 
Show ShowSelf (23 titles)
2008 Stanley Rubin: A Work in Progress (documentary)
Himself
 
2000-2001 ESPN SportsCentury (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Pete Rozelle (2001) … Himself
– Paul Hornung (2000) … Himself
 
1998 The Greek Americans (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1996 Tracey Takes On... (TV series)
Himself
– Fame (1996) … Himself
 
1994 Will You Marry Me? (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The Ben Stiller Show (TV series)
Himself
– With Garry Shandling (1992) … Himself
 
1985 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself - Host / Various
– Alex Karras/Tina Turner (1985) … Himself - Host/Various
 
1984 The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1978 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Himself
– Mickey's 50 (1978) … Himself
 
1970-1978 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 5 January 1978 (1978) … Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1970 (1970) … Himself - Guest
 
1974-1976 NFL Monday Night Football (TV series)
Himself - Color Commentator
– Cincinnati Bengals vs. Oakland Raiders (1976) … Himself - Color Commentator
– Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (1976) … Himself - Color Commentator
– Baltimore Colts vs. Miami Dolphins (1976) … Himself - Color Commentator
– Buffalo Bills vs. Dallas Cowboys (1976) … Himself - Color Commentator
– Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1976) … Himself - Color Commentator
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1976 The Sonny and Cher Show (TV series)
Himself / Various Characters
– Episode #2.5 (1976) … Himself/Various Characters
 
1976 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 1976 (1976) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 January 1976 (1976) … Himself
 
1975 Match Game 73 (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 October 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1975 You Don't Say (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 28 July 1975 (1975) … Himself
 
1970-1975 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 January 1975 (1975) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 August 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 January 1973 (1973) … Himself
– Episode dated 2 November 1972 (1972) … Himself
– Episode dated 22 June 1972 (1972) … Himself
See all 12 episodes »
 
1974 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Telly Savalas (TV movie)
Himself
 
1974 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Celebrity Roast: Leo Durocher (1974) … Himself
 
1972 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #6.14 (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.22 (1971) … Himself
– Episode #3.138 (1971) … Himself
 
1971 The Irv Kupcinet Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 July 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 The Dick Cavett Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 27 November 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1968 Paper Lion
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Himself - In Memoriam
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Played for the Iowa Hawkeyes and played opposite Alan Alda as "Hawkeye Pierce" on M*A*S*H. See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews  | 4 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

He was a four-time Indiana all-state football selection at Gary's Emerson High School. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer