Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, facing off againstArnold Schwarzeneggerin "Predator" and teaching golf in "Happy Gilmore," has died. He was 76. Weathers' manager Matt L...
Rocky, Predator, Close Encounters of the Third Kind 282 votes Professional football player, 1970-1974 Carl Weathers, best known for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, is a multi-talented individual who has proven himself as an actor, director, and former pro...
Following his playing career,Weathers became a standout movie and TV actorin such iconic roles as Apollo Creed inRocky, Dillon inPredator, and many more. With the physical strength to handle intense action stunts and the comedic chops to star opposite Adam Sandler and the like, Weathers can ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmor...
Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Weathers had a prolific 50-year career in film and television, appearing in over 75 productions. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. Weathers also made a significant impact on the Star Wars universe, pl...
Before he was cast as Apollo Creed in theRockyfilms, Carl Weathers was mostly famous for his football career, and a relative unknown in acting circles. But his transformation into the bulky boxer proved that not only did he have a magnetic screen presence, he was dedicated enough to getting...
Before starring as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, Carl Weathers was a First Team All-Pacific Coast Athletic Association linebacker in 1969. Weathers played for legendary coach Don Coryell, who was known for his innovative "Air Coryell" offense and won more than 100 games as both a colleg...
appearing in films going as far back asRockyin which he played Apollo Creed, he was previously a professional NFL player. He signed with the Oakland Raiders in 1970 and played as a linebacker, helping them to the AFC West Division title that same year. He moved to Canada after being releas...
He scored big with the Apollo Creed role on the epic Rocky film franchise. He always dreamed of being an actor while admiring Sidney Poitier's films as a youngster. His dream definitely came true. He starred in numerous television and film roles and in Rocky until Creed’s deat...
He scored big with the Apollo Creed role on the epic Rocky film franchise. He always dreamed of being an actor while admiring Sidney Poitier's films as a youngster. His dream definitely came true. He starred in numerous television and film roles and in Rocky until Creed’s death in Rocky...