Alex Karras (I) (1935–2012)

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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. See full bio »

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Known For

Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles Mongo
(1974)
Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria 'Squash' Bernstein
(1982)
Porky's
Porky's Sheriff Wallace
(1981)
Centennial
Centennial Hans Brumbaugh
(1978-1979)
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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)
Alex Karras
- The Company You Keep (1996) ... Alex Karras
 1995 Fudge (TV Series)
Big A
- Fudge-a-mania (1995) ... Big A
 1994 Street Corner Kids
Floyd Powell
 1993 Civil Wars (TV Series)
Michael Connolly
- Dances with Sharks (1993) ... Michael Connolly
 1992 The Ben Stiller Show (TV Series)
Alex Karras
- With Garry Shandling (1992) ... Alex Karras
 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
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 1984 Against All Odds
Hank Sully
 1984 Faerie Tale Theatre (TV Series)
Papa Bear
- Goldilocks and the 3 Bears (1984) ... Papa Bear
 1982 Maid in America (TV Movie)
Cal Bullington
 1982 Victor/Victoria
'Squash' Bernstein
 1981 Porky's
Sheriff Wallace
 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
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 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
- Jack the Ribber and Me (1976) ... Jack
 1975 Babe (TV Movie)
George Zaharias
 1975 Consumer Survival Kit (TV Series)
 1974 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 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (TV Series)
Guest Performer
- Howard Cosell, Alex Karras, Vin Scully, Mark Spitz (1972) ... Guest Performer
 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)
Moose Williams
- The Cache (1969) ... Moose Williams
 1968 Paper Lion
Alex Karras
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(book) "Even Big Guys Cry" See more »

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

Height:

6' (1.83 m)

Spouse:

Susan Clark  (his death)  (1 child) | See more »

Parents:

George Karras | Emmeline Karras
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Karras spent the summer of 1957 with an American track team of Greek descent. He participated in the shot put, throwing a respectable 52 feet. See more »
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