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Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, United States and was credited as a television actor, film actor and television presenter. Alex Karras died on October 10, 2012, aged 77. Education on record includes Emerson High School and University of Iowa. The listed height was 188 cm.
My Take
Alex Karras lived about four careers' worth of life, and I find every chapter compelling. A four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle who terrorized quarterbacks for Detroit across more than a decade, he then pivoted to wrestling, broadcasting, and acting, eventually becoming a beloved sitcom dad after years of scene-stealing film comedy. That range tells me the toughness was always paired with wit and self-awareness. A kid from Gary, Indiana who could be both feared and adored is a rare archetype. He died in 2012, but the legend wears remarkably well. I wish television still made personalities this complete.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alex Karras
- Name (Japanese)
- アレックス・カラス
- Reading
- あれっくす・からす
- Born
- July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012
- Origin
- Gary, Indiana, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / television presenter / professional wrestler
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Emerson High School
- University
- University of Iowa
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex%20Karras
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q969866
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Alex Karras born?
Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935.
When did Alex Karras die?
Alex Karras died on October 10, 2012, aged 77.
Where was Alex Karras from?
Alex Karras was from Gary, Indiana, United States.
What did Alex Karras do?
Alex Karras worked as television actor, film actor, actor, television presenter, professional wrestler.
How tall was Alex Karras?
Alex Karras was 188 cm tall.
Where did Alex Karras study?
Alex Karras attended University of Iowa.
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