
Alex Karras
Known For
Acting
Born
1935-07-15 in Gary, Indiana
Died
2012-10-10
Biography
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. In addition, he starred on the ABC sitcom Webster, alongside real-life wife Susan Clark, as the titular character's adoptive father. Description above from the Wikipedia article Alex Karras, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Most Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host

The Mike Douglas Show
as Self

M*A*S*H
as Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter

Love, American Style

The Odd Couple
as Jake Metcalf

ABC Afterschool Special
as Alex 'Moose' Novak

Daniel Boone
as Moose Williams

Faerie Tale Theatre
as Papa Bear

Arli$$
as Alex Karras

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self

Monday Night Football
as Defensive Tackle

Monday Night Football
as Color Comentator

Blazing Saddles
as Mongo

The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as Self

Centennial
as Hans Brumbaugh

Porky's
as Sheriff Wallace

Against All Odds
as Hank Sully

Buffalo '66
as TV Sportscaster