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Alexander George Karras è stato un giocatore di football americano, wrestler e attore statunitense, il quale, chiusa la carriera sportiva, si dedicò con un certo successo alla recitazione. È morto nel 2012, all'età di 77 anni, per una malattia renale. Nel 2020 è stato inserito nella Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. [1] He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970.
Alex Karras was born on 15 July 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 10 October 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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- Gary, Indiana, USA
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A true team leader for the Lions, Karras led a Detroit defense that finished second in points allowed in the NFL three times that resulted in the best win-loss records during his career – 11-3 in 1962, 9-4-1 in 1969 and 10-4-0 in 1970.
Alex Karras. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. July 15, 1935 · Gary, Indiana, USA. Died. October 10, 2012 · Los Angeles, California, USA (kidney failure) Birth name. Alexander George Karras. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA.
- Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
- October 10, 2012
- July 15, 1935
11 ott 2012 · Alex Karras, the former American footballer-turned-actor, has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 77. He remains best known for his role as the illiterate outlaw Mongo in Mel Brooks' comedy...
11 ott 2012 · Alex Karras, a fierce and relentless All-Pro lineman for the Detroit Lions whose irrepressible character frequently placed him at odds with football’s authorities but led to a second career...
