Alex Karras, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alex Karras

American football player, announcer and actor

Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1935

Place of Birth: Gary, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 10-Oct-2012

Profession: actor, television presenter, film producer, television actor, film actor, professional wrestler, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) 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 (Emmanuel Lewis), 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.