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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.
- mkennedy@ap.org
- Entertainment Writer, Editor And Critic
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- 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 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.
- Alexandra Del Rosario
- Staff Writer
- alexandra.delrosario@latimes.com
Feb 3, 2024 · Former Raiders linebacker Carl Weathers passed away in his sleep, his family said. He was known for his roles in sports films like \"Rocky\" and \"Happy Gilmore,\" as well as \"The Mandalorian.\"
Career Stats for LB Carl Weathers. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. ... Carl Weathers Career Stats | NFL ...
