Alex Karras

Alex Karras

Deceased · Born: Jul 15, 1935 · Died: Oct 10, 2012

Personal Details

Height6' 2"
BornJul 15, 1935 Gary, Indiana, USA
Spouse
  • Susan Clark

    ( May 21, 1980 to Oct 10, 2012 )
  • Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen

    ( Apr 5, 1958 to May 18, 1975 )
Parents
  • George Karras
  • Emmeline Karras
Relatives
  • Ted Karras III (Grandchild)

Biography

Alex Karras, a renowned American actor and producer, was brought into this world on July 15, 1935, in the vibrant city of Gary, Indiana, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances in films such as Blazing Saddles, released in 1974, Victor/Victoria, which premiered in 1982, and Porky's, a 1981 comedy classic.

Karras was also a devoted husband to not one, but two remarkable women: Susan Clark, his long-term partner, and Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen, his first wife. His personal life was as colorful as his professional one, filled with love, commitment, and a deep appreciation for the people who supported him along the way.

Unfortunately, Alex Karras's time on this earth came to an end on October 10, 2012, in the bustling city of Los Angeles, California, United States of America. Despite his passing, his memory and contributions to the world of entertainment continue to be celebrated and cherished by fans and admirers alike.

Career

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2013
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as Mongo (archive footage)
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1998
Buffalo '66
Buffalo '66 as TV Sportscaster
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1995
Fudge
Fudge as Big A
{"id":195608,"title":"Street Corner Kids","year":"1994","character":"Floyd Powell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/street-corner-kids","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_195608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_195608.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Street Corner Kids
Street Corner Kids as Floyd Powell
{"id":162204,"title":"Faerie Tale Theatre","year":"1984","character":"Papa Bear","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faerie-tale-theatre-1984-6","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162204.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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Against All Odds
Against All Odds as Hank Sully
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{"id":8517,"title":"Webster","year":1983,"character":"George Papadapolis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/webster","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8517.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8517.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Webster
Webster as George Papadapolis
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1982
Victor/Victoria
Victor/Victoria as "Squash" Bernstein
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1981
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Word of Honor
Word of Honor as Penniman Butcher
{"id":2720,"title":"Porky's","year":"1981","character":"Sheriff Wallace","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/porkys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1vqs9odkgif0.jpg"},"released":1}
Porky's
Porky's as Sheriff Wallace
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1980
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{"id":64146,"title":"Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang","year":"1978","character":"The Hooded Fang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jacob-two-two-meets-the-hooded-fang-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64146.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
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FM
FM as Doc Holiday
{"id":10128,"title":"Centennial","year":1978,"character":"Hans Brumbaugh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/centennial","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10128.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10128.jpg"},"released":1}
Centennial
Centennial as Hans Brumbaugh
{"id":64363,"title":"Mad Bull","year":"1977","character":"Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mad-bull","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64363.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64363.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Mad Bull
Mad Bull as Iago 'Mad Bull' Karkus
{"id":103834634,"title":"ABC Afterschool Specials","year":1976,"character":"Alex 'Moose' Novak","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/abc-afterschool-specials","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834634.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
ABC Afterschool Specials
ABC Afterschool Specials as Alex 'Moose' Novak
{"id":94163,"title":"Win, Place or Steal","year":"1975","character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/win-place-or-steal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94163.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94163.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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Babe
Babe as George Zaharias
{"id":5899,"title":"Blazing Saddles","year":"1974","character":"Mongo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blazing-saddles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6e834dgegu00.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
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M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H as Lance Cpl. Lyle Wesson
{"id":198339,"title":"The 500 Pound Jerk","year":"1973","character":"Hughie Rae Feather","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-500-pound-jerk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198339.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198339.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The 500 Pound Jerk
The 500 Pound Jerk as Hughie Rae Feather
{"id":64804,"title":"Hardcase","year":"1972","character":"Booker Llewellyn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hardcase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64804.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Hardcase
Hardcase as Booker Llewellyn
{"id":10379,"title":"Daniel Boone","year":1969,"character":"Moose Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/daniel-boone","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10379.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone as Moose Williams
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2001
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1984
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1978
{"id":87447,"title":"Paper Lion","year":"1968","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paper-lion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87447.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87447.jpg"},"released":1}
1968