Alex Karras
American football player, sportscaster and actor (1935-2012) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 77
Alexander George Karras was an American professional football player, professional wrestler, sportscaster, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection playing defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1970.
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James Goldstone Directed When Time Ran Out (1980)
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Blake Edwards Produced Victor/Victoria (1982)
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Vincent Gallo Directed Buffalo '66 (1998)
Taylor Hackford Directed Against All Odds (1984)- Bob Clark Directed Porky's (1981)
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He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Centennial class.