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Alex Karras

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Alexander George "Alex" Karras (born July 15, 1935), nicknamed "The Mad Duck", is a former football player, professional wrestler, and actor who is best known for playing with the Detroit Lions from 1958–1962 and 1964-1970
Born: Mon, Jul 15 1935
Birthplace: Gary, Indiana

Death: Wed, Oct 10 2012
Alex Karras is 77 years old
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Poster of Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Alex Karras would have been no older than
77 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
as 'Mongo (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 23 2013
Poster of Back in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle
Alex Karras was
65 in Back in the Saddle
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Buffalo '66
Buffalo '66
Alex Karras was
62 in Buffalo '66
as 'TV Sportscaster'.
Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of Street Corner Kids
Street Corner Kids
Alex Karras was
58 in Street Corner Kids
as 'Floyd Powell'.
Thu, May 05 1994
Poster of The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
Alex Karras was
56 in The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Alex Karras was
48 in Against All Odds
as 'Hank Sully'.
Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Alex Karras was
48 in Goldilocks and the Three Bears
as 'Papa Bear'.
Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Maid in America
Maid in America
Alex Karras was
47 in Maid in America
as 'Cal Bullington'.
Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria
Alex Karras was
46 in Victor/Victoria
as '"Squash" Bernstein'.
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of Porky's
Porky's
Alex Karras was
46 in Porky's
as 'Sheriff Wallace'.
Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of Nobody's Perfekt
Nobody's Perfekt
Alex Karras was
46 in Nobody's Perfekt
as 'Swaboda'.
Fri, Aug 07 1981
Poster of Word of Honor
Word of Honor
Alex Karras was
45 in Word of Honor
as 'Penniman Butcher'.
Tue, Jan 06 1981
Poster of Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alex Karras was
45 in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as 'Jughead Miller'.
Wed, Nov 05 1980
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
Alex Karras was
44 in When Time Ran Out...
as 'Tiny Baker'.
Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Jimmy B. & Andre
Jimmy B. & Andre
Alex Karras was
44 in Jimmy B. & Andre
as 'Jimmy Butsicaris'.
Tue, Mar 18 1980
Poster of Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Alex Karras was
43 in Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
as 'The Hooded Fang'.
Fri, Dec 01 1978
Poster of Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Alex Karras was
42 in Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
as 'Host'.
Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of FM
FM
Alex Karras was
42 in FM
as 'Doc Holiday'.
Thu, Apr 20 1978
Poster of Mad Bull
Mad Bull
Alex Karras was
42 in Mad Bull
as 'Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus'.
Wed, Dec 21 1977
Poster of Babe
Babe
Alex Karras was
40 in Babe
as 'George Zaharias'.
Sat, Oct 25 1975
Poster of Win, Place or Steal
Win, Place or Steal
Alex Karras was
39 in Win, Place or Steal
as 'Frank'.
Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of The Great Lester Boggs
The Great Lester Boggs
Alex Karras was
39 in The Great Lester Boggs
Sun, Sep 01 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Alex Karras was
38 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Mongo'.
Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of The 500 Pound Jerk
The 500 Pound Jerk
Alex Karras was
37 in The 500 Pound Jerk
as 'Hughie Rae Feather'.
Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Hardcase
Hardcase
Alex Karras was
36 in Hardcase
as 'Booker Llewellyn'.
Tue, Feb 01 1972
Poster of Paper Lion
Paper Lion
Alex Karras was
33 in Paper Lion
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 23 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Alex Karras was
61+ in Arliss
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 10 1996
Poster of The Ben Stiller Show
The Ben Stiller Show
Alex Karras was
57+ in The Ben Stiller Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Webster
Webster
Alex Karras was
48+ in Webster
as 'George Papadapolis'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1983
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Alex Karras was
47+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Papa Bear'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
Alex Karras was
45+ in Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story
as 'Jughead Miller'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 05 1980
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Alex Karras was
43+ in Centennial
as 'Hans Brumbaugh'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Good Heavens
Good Heavens
Alex Karras was
40+ in Good Heavens
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 29 1976
Poster of The Sonny & Cher Show
The Sonny & Cher Show
Alex Karras was
40+ in The Sonny & Cher Show
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Alex Karras was
40+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Alex Karras was
38+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Alex Karras was
37+ in ABC Afterschool Special
as 'Alex 'Moose' Novak'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Alex Karras was
37+ in M*A*S*H
as 'Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Alex Karras was
35+ in The Odd Couple
as 'Jake Metcalf'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football
Alex Karras was
35+ in Monday Night Football
as 'Defensive Tackle'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Alex Karras was
34+ in Love, American Style
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Alex Karras was
32+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Alex Karras was
29+ in Daniel Boone
as 'Moose Williams'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Alex Karras was
27+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Alex Karras was
26+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961