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Alex Karras (Alexander George Karras) was born on 15 July, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA, is an actor,producer,soundtrack. Discover Alex Karras's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
Alexander George Karras |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,soundtrack |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
15 July, 1935 |
| Birthday |
15 July |
| Birthplace |
Gary, Indiana, USA |
| Date of death |
10 October, 2012 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 77 years old group.
Alex Karras Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Alex Karras height is 6' (1.83 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Alex Karras's Wife?
His wife is Susan Clark (21 May 1980 - 10 October 2012) ( his death) ( 1 child), Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen (5 April 1958 - 18 May 1975) ( divorced) ( 5 children)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Susan Clark (21 May 1980 - 10 October 2012) ( his death) ( 1 child), Ivalyn Joan Jurgensen (5 April 1958 - 18 May 1975) ( divorced) ( 5 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Alex Karras Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Alex Karras worth at the age of 77 years old? Alex Karras’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Alex Karras's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Alex Karras Social Network
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Timeline
Alex Karras was born on July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana, USA as Alexander George Karras.
Graduated from Emerson High School in Gary, Indiana, in 1953.
Played on the Hawkeyes' 1956 Rose Bowl championship team
Outland Trophy, 1957 (Honoring the outstanding interior lineman, selected by the Football Writers Association of America)
Defensive tackle for the NFL's Detroit Lions, 1958-1971.
He wrestled late professional wrestler, Dick the Bruiser (Dick Afflis), in 1963, between his 1961-1962 and 1962-1963 seasons as a Detroit Lion.
Karras made his film debut in Paper Lion (1968), playing himself as a member of the Detroit Lions.
During National Football League career he was among the closest Detroit Lions defensive blockers that tried to block New Orleans Saints place-kicker, Tom Dempsey's 63-yard record-setting and game winning field goal, as time expired from the New Orleans Saints 37 yard line on November 8, 1970. Final score: New Orleans Saints 19 and Detroit Lions 17.
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 and his second wife Susan Clark were both the executive producers of Georgian Bay Entertainment from 1975 to 1989.
Inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Best remembered by the public (as an actor) for his starring role as George Papadapolis on Webster (1983).
In conjunction with the 100 years of Hawkeye football celebration in 1989, Iowa Hawkeye fans selected an all-time team. The squad features 11 players on offense and defense, two kickers and 15 special mention players who received strong fan support. Karras was voted to the team as a defensive lineman.
Named to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.
After his final guest-starring role on The Tom Show (1997), he retired from acting at age 62.
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.
