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Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ films and starred in ‘Predator’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ died at age 76.
Feb. 2, 2024
As news spread of Carl Weathers’ death, remembrances came in from former collaborators including Pedro Pascal, who worked with him on “The Mandalorian,” and Adam Sandler, his co-star in “Happy Gilmore.”
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Aug. 6, 2009
Television
This guy, a red-white-and-blue-clad super-boxer?
March 5, 1988
The man who was Apollo Creed first and foremost is expected to come out slugging.
Feb. 9, 1986
Entertainment & Arts
Sept. 1, 2017
Carl Weathers, the actor whose memorable roles in films such as “Rocky,” “Predator” and “The Mandalorian” made him a sought-after star, died Thursday. Here’s where you can stream some of his essential work.
Carl Weathers’ iconic performance as the brash heavyweight boxing champ Apollo Creed in the 1976 Oscar winner “Rocky” transformed the former pro football player into an overnight sensation.
Oct. 18, 2014
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Feb. 4, 2024
If destiny had gone a different way, actor Carl Weathers might’ve been an NFL star (he played for San Diego State and logged time on the gridiron as an Oakland Raider).
March 17, 2017