Mongo — Blazing Saddles Character Profile

About Mongo

An immensely strong yet dim-witted and philosophical henchman sent to murder Bart. He is easily subdued by Bart's quick thinking and later provides Bart with a crucial clue about Lamarr's railroad scheme.

Character Facts

Played by

Alex Karras

Appears in

Blazing Saddles (1974)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Mongo — Alliance Former Adversary Turned Ally — Bart (Cleavon Little)

  Initially sent to kill Bart, Mongo is subdued and later provides crucial intelligence.

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