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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 steel-town kid from Gary, Indiana who could be both feared and adored is a rare archetype, and his later advocacy for former players added real substance. 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
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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?
Born July 15, 1935.
When did Alex Karras die?
Died 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.
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