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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. Actor: Predator. 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 3, 2024 · Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star has died at 76. Weathers played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, faced off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and taught golf in “Happy Gilmore.”
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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.
Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, the former NFL player who made his mark in Hollywood as the boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and with appearances in such other projects as Predator, Happy...
Feb 2, 2024 · Variety reports that Carl Weathers, who played the iconic boxer in the Rocky franchise and voiced Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, passed away on Thursday. He also appeared in Predator, Happy Gilmore, Toy Story 4 and more.
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Feb 2, 2024 · The actor and former NFL and CFL linebacker passed away in his sleep, according to his manager and family. He was known for his roles as Apollo Creed, Action Jackson and the Mandalorian bounty hunter.