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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of Buffalo '66
Buffalo '66
Alex Karras was 62 in Buffalo '66 as 'TV Sportscaster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1998
Poster of Street Corner Kids
Street Corner Kids
Alex Karras was 58 in Street Corner Kids as 'Floyd Powell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Against All Odds
Against All Odds
Alex Karras was 48 in Against All Odds as 'Hank Sully'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1984
Poster of Maid in America
Maid in America
Alex Karras was 47 in Maid in America as 'Cal Bullington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1982
Poster of Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria
Alex Karras was 46 in Victor/Victoria as '"Squash" Bernstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1982
Poster of Porky's
Porky's
Alex Karras was 46 in Porky's as 'Sheriff Wallace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1981
Poster of Nobody's Perfekt
Nobody's Perfekt
Alex Karras was 46 in Nobody's Perfekt as 'Swaboda'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1981
Poster of Word of Honor
Word of Honor
Alex Karras was 45 in Word of Honor as 'Penniman Butcher'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Jimmy B. & Andre
Jimmy B. & Andre
Alex Karras was 44 in Jimmy B. & Andre as 'Jimmy Butsicaris'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1978
Poster of FM
FM
Alex Karras was 42 in FM as 'Doc Holiday'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1978
Poster of Mad Bull
Mad Bull
Alex Karras was 42 in Mad Bull as 'Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1977
Poster of Babe
Babe
Alex Karras was 40 in Babe as 'George Zaharias'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of The Great Lester Boggs
The Great Lester Boggs
Alex Karras was 39 in The Great Lester Boggs
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Alex Karras was 38 in Blazing Saddles as 'Mongo'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Hardcase
Hardcase
Alex Karras was 36 in Hardcase as 'Booker Llewellyn'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1972
Poster of Paper Lion
Paper Lion
Alex Karras was 33 in Paper Lion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Arliss
Arliss
Alex Karras was 61+ in Arliss
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Webster
Webster
Alex Karras was 48+ in Webster as 'George Papadapolis'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 05 1980
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
Alex Karras was 43+ in Centennial as 'Hans Brumbaugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Good Heavens
Good Heavens
Alex Karras was 40+ in Good Heavens
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 29 1976
Poster of The Sonny and Cher Show
The Sonny and Cher Show
Alex Karras was 40+ in The Sonny and Cher Show
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Alex Karras was 34+ in Love, American Style
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Alex Karras was 29+ in Daniel Boone as 'Moose Williams'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Alex Karras was 8+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944