Which star of the TV series M*A*S*H* was also in the 2007 sports film "Resurrecting the Champ?"
Resurrecting the Champ Resurrecting the Champ is a 2007 American drama sports film directed by Rod Lurie. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Michael Bortman and Allison Burnett, based on a "Los Angeles Times Magazine" article entitled "Resurrecting the Champ", by author J.R. Moehringer. The film centers on a fictionalized former athlete portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, living on the streets of Denver, who attempts to impersonate the life and career of former professional heavyweight boxer Bob Satterfield. The ensemble cast also features Josh Hartnett, Alan Alda, David Paymer, and Teri Hatcher.
Alex Karras Alexander George Karras (July 15, 1935 – October 10, 2012) was an American football player, professional wrestler, and actor. He was a four-time Pro Bowl player with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), where he played from 1958 to 1962 and 1964 to 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. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame