Alexander George Karras was an American football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970. As an actor, Karras played Mongo in the 1974 comedy film Blazing Saddles. He starred as George Papadopolis, the adoptive father of Webster Long, in the ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) alongside his wife Susan Clark. Karras also had a prominent role in Victor/Victoria, starring Julie Andrews and James Garner. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Centennial class.
Alex Karras
Active - 1968 - 2013 |
Birth - Jul 15, 1935 |
Death - Oct 10, 2012 |
Genres - Comedy, Drama, Romance, Action-Adventure, Comedy Drama
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Subgenres - Romantic Comedy, Western Film, American Football Film, Biographical Film, Comedy Drama
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