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Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director and a former football player. His prominent 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.
Adam Sandler, who cast Weathers in Happy Gilmore, posted a heartfelt tribute: “A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. ... Carl Weathers was a phenomenal talent, a true professional, and a ...
Happy Gilmore is a 1996 American sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan, produced by Robert Simonds, and starring Adam Sandler in the title role, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay and Carl Weathers. The film follows the namesake failed ice hockey player who seeks to gather enough money to stop the foreclosure of his ...
On Friday, actor Carl Weathers' family confirmed to ET that he died in his sleep the day prior. He was 76. Weathers and Sandler famously starred in the 1996 comedy Happy Gilmore. Sandler portrayed ...
Adam Sandler and more are paying tribute to veteran actor Carl Weathers following his death on Feb. 1 at the age of 76. Among many notable roles in “Happy Gilmore,” “The Mandalorian ...
Adam Sandler is paying tribute to the late Carl Weathers hours after the "Happy Gilmore" co-star's death was announced. ... Sandler and Weathers appeared together in the 1996 comedy "Happy Gilmore ...
Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films and whose credits also included "Happy Gilmore" and "The Mandalorian," has died at the age of 76.
The late Carl Weathers played Happy Gilmore's mentor, Chubbs Peterson. Kyle Newacheck will direct, and the 1996 version's director, Dennis Dugan, will be one of the executive producers.