Alexander George "Alex" Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012), nicknamed
"The Mad Duck", was an American
football player, professional wrestler, and
actor. He played football with the
Detroit Lions in the
National Football League from 1958–1962 and 1964–1970. As an actor, Karras is noted for his role as Mongo in the 1974 comedy film
Blazing Saddles, and for starring in the
ABC sitcom Webster (1983–1989) alongside his wife
Susan Clark, as the title character's adoptive father. He was also featured prominently in
Victor Victoria, starring Julie Andrews and James Garner.