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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 .
Feb 3, 2024 · 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 Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.
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6-2 , 220lb (188cm, 99kg) Born: January 14. in New Orleans, LA. More bio, uniform, draft info. 49. SUMMARY. Career. Checkout the latest stats for Carl Weathers. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
- January 14, 1948
Feb 2, 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 10, 2024 · Weathers, beloved for his role as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” franchise, died as a result of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to his death certificate obtained by The Blast.
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Feb 3, 2024 · Former NFL linebacker turned action star Carl Weathers died Thursday, eliciting tributes from across the football and film worlds. Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies,...
Feb 2, 2024 · Feb. 2, 2024. A former NFL linebacker, Weathers found lasting Hollywood success as an athlete from another sport: a boxing star named Apollo Creed.