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Biography
Alexander George Karras was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection while playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1958 to 1970. 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.
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Filmography17 titles
M*A*S*H
1972as Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
1972as Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
The Odd Couple
1970as Jake Metcalf
1970as Jake Metcalf
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self
Victor/Victoria
1982as "Squash" Bernstein
1982as "Squash" Bernstein
Blazing Saddles
1974as Mongo
1974as Mongo
Buffalo '66
1998as TV Sportscaster
1998as TV Sportscaster
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
2013as Mongo (archive footage)
2013as Mongo (archive footage)
Daniel Boone
1964as Moose Williams
1964as Moose Williams
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Host
1975as Self - Host
Arli$$
1996as Alex Karras
1996as Alex Karras
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1967as Self
1967as Self
Porky's
1981as Sheriff Wallace
1981as Sheriff Wallace
Hardcase
1972as Booker Llewellyn
1972as Booker Llewellyn
Webster
1983as George Papadapolis
1983as George Papadapolis
Against All Odds
1984as Hank Sully
1984as Hank Sully
When Time Ran Out...
1980as Tiny Baker
1980as Tiny Baker
The Ben Stiller Show
1992
1992