Alex Karras

Defensive tackle, American football player

1935 – 2012

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Who was Alex Karras?

Alexander George "Alex" Karras, nicknamed "The Mad Duck", was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. He played football with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League from 1958–1962 and 1964–1970. As an actor, Karras is noted for his role as Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles, and for starring in the ABC sitcom Webster alongside his wife Susan Clark, as the title character's adoptive father.

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Born
Jul 15, 1935
Gary
Also known as
  • Alexander George Karras
  • Alex Carras
  • The Mad Duck
  • Alexander George "Alex" Karras
  • George Alexander Karras
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Siblings
Spouses
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Iowa
Lived in
  • Gary
Died
Oct 10, 2012
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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