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Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and a linebacker in the NFL and CFL. His roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films (1976–1985), Colonel Al Dillon in Predator (1987), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore (1996), and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise .
Carl Weathers was born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A famous and successful football star at San Diego State, he played with the Oakland Raiders and retired from the sport in 1974, in order to give full attention to his goal: to be a real actor.
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Feb 2, 2024 · CNN — Carl Weathers, who came to fame as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and proceeded to appear in dozens of movies and TV shows from “Predator” to “ The Mandalorian,” has died, according...
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Feb 2, 2024 · Weathers also worked as a voice actor, documentary film narrator, and video game voice performer. He often cited Coach Madden’s critique of his sensitivity, though he resented it in real time, as not only an impetus to excel in another field, but a trait vital to dramatic success.
Feb 3, 2024 · 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...
Feb 3, 2024 · Carl Weathers, former NFL player turned Hollywood actor who starred in the Rocky movies, dies aged 76.
Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, the actor who was known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films, has died, his manager said. He was 76. "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers," his manager Matt Luber said in a statement, adding that the actor died peacefully in his sleep Thursday.
