Carl Weathers, the iconic actor known for his roles in "Rocky" and "The Mandalorian," has sadly passed away at the age of 76. With a career spanning over five decades, Weathers left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Weathers began his acting career in the early 1970s. He quickly gained recognition for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" film series alongside Sylvester Stallone. Weathers' charismatic performance as Creed not only showcased his acting prowess but also solidified him as a household name.
Weathers also starred in 1987’s “Predator” and had a memorable role in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore.” He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his work in the “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian.”
He voiced Combat Carl in “Toy Story 4” and played a fictionalized version of himself in a recurring role on “Arrested Development.” His other credits include the TV series “Street Justice,” “Colony,” “The Shield,” “Chicago Justice” and “Brothers,” and the films “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” “Death Hunt” and “The Comebacks.”
he Raiders Family is mourning the loss of Carl Weathers, who passed away Thursday.
Weathers played two seasons with the Silver and Black before embarking on a successful acting career that spanned five decades, famously depicting boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise among many other unforgettable roles. Always a proud Raider, Weathers will be missed dearly by his Raiders Family and his many fans worldwide.
Our deepest condolences are with the Weathers family at this time.
Schwarzenegger on X lauded Weathers' acting chops and his character.
"Carl Weathers will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person. We couldn’t have made Predator without him. And we certainly wouldn’t have had such a wonderful time making it," Schwarzenegger said.
He continued, "Every minute with him — on set and off — was pure joy. He was the type of friend who pushes you to be your best just to keep up with him. I’ll miss him, and my thoughts are with his family."
In his later career, Weathers landed smaller roles in TV procedurals, and he directed episodes of them, too. He earned his first Emmy nomination in 2021 for the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian,” in which he played Greef Karga in nine episodes across three seasons. Weathers stepped into the director’s chair for Episodes 12 and 20 of the “Star Wars” spinoff.
Weathers is survived by his ex-wife, Mary Ann, and their two sons.
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