7.2
Movie
Acting
Alex Karras
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Gary, Indiana
- Credits
- 48 titles
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.
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Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
7.1
Movie
Buffalo '66
6.4
Movie
Porky's
7.9
TV
M*A*S*H
6.9
TV
Saturday Night Live
7.3
Movie
Victor/Victoria
5.7
Movie
Against All Odds
5.3
Movie
When Time Ran Out...
7.8
TV
The Odd Couple
5.8
TV
Webster
7.7
TV
Centennial
7.0
TV
Daniel Boone
5.0
TV
The Ben Stiller Show
8.1
TV
Faerie Tale Theatre
6.8
Movie
FM
6.2
TV
Love, American Style
7.0
TV
Golden Globe Awards
3.8
Movie
Nobody's Perfekt
Acting credits 48
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic Film | Mongo (archive footage) |
| 2001 | Back in the Saddle Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1998 | Buffalo '66 Film | TV Sportscaster |
| 1996 | Arli$$ TV | Alex Karras (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Street Corner Kids Film | Floyd Powell |
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show TV | (2 ep) |
| 1992 | The Best of Thunder and Destruction: NFL's Hardest Hits Film | Self |
| 1984 | Against All Odds Film | Hank Sully |
| 1984 | Goldilocks and the Three Bears Film | Papa Bear |
| 1983 | Webster TV | George Papadapolis (150 ep) |
| 1982 | Maid in America Film | Cal Bullington |
| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre TV | Papa Bear (1 ep) |
| 1982 | Victor/Victoria Film | 'Squash' Bernstein |
| 1981 | Porky's Film | Sheriff Wallace |
| 1981 | Nobody's Perfekt Film | Swaboda |
| 1981 | Word of Honor Film | Penniman Butcher |
| 1980 | Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story Film | Jughead Miller |
| 1980 | Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story TV | Jughead Miller (2 ep) |
| 1980 | When Time Ran Out... Film | Tiny Baker |
| 1980 | Jimmy B. & Andre Film | Jimmy Butsicaris |
| 1978 | Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang Film | The Hooded Fang |
| 1978 | Mickey's 50 Film | Self |
| 1978 | Centennial TV | Hans Brumbaugh (12 ep) |
| 1978 | Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic Film | Self - Host |
| 1978 | FM Film | Doc Holiday |
| 1977 | Mad Bull Film | Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus |
| 1977 | Babe Film | George Zaharias |
| 1976 | Good Heavens TV | (1 ep) |
| 1976 | The Sonny and Cher Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Win, Place or Steal Film | Frank |
| 1974 | The Great Lester Boggs Film | |
| 1974 | Blazing Saddles Film | Mongo |
| 1973 | The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1973 | The 500 Pound Jerk Film | Hughie Rae Feather |
| 1972 | ABC Afterschool Special TV | Alex 'Moose' Novak (1 ep) |
| 1972 | M*A*S*H TV | Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson (1 ep) |
| 1972 | Hardcase Film | Booker Llewellyn |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple TV | Jake Metcalf (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Monday Night Football TV | Defensive Tackle, Color Comentator (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Love, American Style TV | (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Paper Lion Film | Alex Karras |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1964 | Daniel Boone TV | Moose Williams (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (6 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1956 | The NFL on CBS TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 1944 | Golden Globe Awards TV | Self - Presenter (1 ep) |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Maid in America Film | Executive Producer |
| 1981 | Word of Honor Film | Executive Producer |
| 1980 | Jimmy B. & Andre Film | Producer |