Alex Karras (1935–2012) |
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Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA as Alexander George Karras. 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.
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Born:in Gary, Indiana, USADied:(age 77) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (39 credits)
Actor (39 credits)
1998
The Tom Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
- The Ticket Scam
(1998)
... Mr. Amross, Tom's Dad
1983-1989
Webster
(TV Series)
George Papadapolis
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
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Papa Bear
Papa Bear
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
(1984)
... Papa Bear
1978-1979
Centennial
(TV Mini-Series)
Hans Brumbaugh
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
1976
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Alex 'Moose' Novak
Alex 'Moose' Novak
- Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid
(1976)
... Alex 'Moose' Novak
1972
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #6.14
(1972)
... Guest Performer
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")
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Producer (4 credits)
Producer (4 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (37 credits)
Self (37 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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Played for the Iowa Hawkeyes and played opposite Alan Alda as "Hawkeye Pierce" on M*A*S*H (1972). See more »Height:
6' (1.83 m)
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Consensus all-American (making 10 teams) in 1957 Member of inaugural class of the Iowa Lettermen's Club Hall of Fame See more »Star Sign:
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