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- Birth nameAlexander George Karras
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Alex Karras was born on July 15, 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 October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesSusan Clark(May 21, 1980 - October 10, 2012) (his death, 1 child)Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen(April 5, 1958 - May 18, 1975) (divorced, 5 children)
- ChildrenKatie KarrasAlex Karras Jr.Peter KarrasRenald KarrasGeorge Karras
- ParentsGeorge KarrasEmmeline Karras
- RelativesTed Karras III(Grandchild)
- Alex was one of the NFL players who are suing the league regarding the treatment of head injuries.
- Perhaps his most memorable moment as an actor was the scene in Blazing Saddles (1974) where his character, Mongo, punched a horse.
- Defensive tackle for the NFL's Detroit Lions, 1958-1971.
- It was announced on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012, that Alex only had days to live after suffering kidney failure. He was also suffering from dementia from repeated head injuries. He died the following day, Wednesday, October 10th, 2012.
- 2nd place in voting for Heisman Trophy, 1957 (Honoring the outstanding college football player in the United States, presented by the Downtown Athletic Club of New York)
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