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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 previously 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)
IMDbProStarmeterSee rank
  • Awards
    • 1 nomination

Photos45

Alex Karras in Blazing Saddles (1974)
Alex Karras and Emmanuel Lewis in Webster (1983)
William Atherton and Alex Karras in Colorado Saga (1978)
Alan Alda, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Alex Karras, Wayne Rogers, and McLean Stevenson in M*A*S*H (1972)
Jeff Bridges and Alex Karras in Against All Odds (1984)
Cathryn Damon, Alex Karras, and Eugene Roche in Webster (1983)
Susan Clark and Alex Karras in Webster (1983)
Alex Karras in Webster (1983)
Alex Karras in Webster (1983)
Susan Clark, Cathryn Damon, Alex Karras, Emmanuel Lewis, and Eugene Roche in Webster (1983)
Susan Clark and Alex Karras in Webster (1983)
Alex Karras in Webster (1983)

Known for:

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
Colorado Saga (1978)
Colorado Saga
8.3
TV Mini Series
  • Hans Brumbaugh

Credits

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Actor

  • Shawnee Smith in The Tom Show (1997)
    The Tom Show
    • Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
    • TV Series
    • 1998
  • Christina Ricci and Vincent Gallo in Buffalo '66 (1998)
    Buffalo '66
    • TV Sportscaster
    • 1998
  • Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    • Alex Karras
    • TV Series
    • 1996
  • Fudge (1995)
    Fudge
    • Big A
    • TV Series
    • 1995
  • Street Corner Kids (1994)
    Street Corner Kids
    • Floyd Powell
    • 1994
  • Civil Wars (1991)
    Civil Wars
    • Michael Connolly
    • TV Series
    • 1993
  • Janeane Garofalo, Ben Stiller, Andy Dick, and Bob Odenkirk in The Ben Stiller Show (1992)
    The Ben Stiller Show
    • Alex Karras
    • TV Series
    • 1992
  • Emmanuel Lewis in Webster (1983)
    Webster
    • George Papadapolis
    • TV Series
    • 1983–1989
  • Against All Odds (1984)
    Against All Odds
    • Hank Sully
    • 1984
  • Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
    Faerie Tale Theatre
    • Papa Bear
    • TV Series
    • 1984
  • Maid in America (1982)
    Maid in America
    • Cal Bullington
    • TV Movie
    • 1982
  • Victor/Victoria (1982)
    Victor/Victoria
    • 'Squash' Bernstein
    • 1982
  • Porky's (1981)
    Porky's
    • Sheriff Wallace
    • 1981
  • Nobody's Perfekt (1981)
    Nobody's Perfekt
    • Swaboda
    • 1981
  • Peter O'Toole and Peter Strauss in Masada (1981)
    Masada
    • Roman Soldier
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1981

Producer

  • Maid in America (1982)
    Maid in America
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1982
  • Word of Honor (1981)
    Word of Honor
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1981
  • Susan Clark, Alex Karras, and Curtis Yates in Jimmy B. & André (1980)
    Jimmy B. & André
    • executive producer
    • TV Movie
    • 1980
  • ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
    ABC Afterschool Specials
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 1976

Soundtrack

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

Videos5

Webster
Trailer 1:25
Webster
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

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  • 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)
  • Parents
      George Karras
  • Other works
    TV commercial for Advanta (1999)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 2 Interviews
    • 4 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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

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