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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 .
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 13: Carl Weathers arrives at the premiere of Lucasfilm’s first-ever, live-action series, “The Mandalorian,” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif ...
Carl Weathers, the versatile actor who is best remembered as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" franchise, has died. He was 76. Weathers died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, Feb. 1, his family ...
Weathers’ family first confirmed his death on February 2, revealing he “died peacefully in his sleep.” “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” they told ...
Actor Carl Weathers has died at 76, according to Variety. Weathers was best known for his work in movies like Rocky, where he played the titular boxer's rival Apollo Creed (reprising the role in ...
The statement continued: “Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life. Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and spor 'Rocky' Star Carl Weathers Dead at 76
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 ...
(Reuters) -Actor Carl Weathers, a former professional American football player who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, died on Thursday ...