Carl Weathers ... Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, director and gridiron football player. His prominent roles included boxer Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky …

Apr 4, 2025 · Discover Apollo Creed’s story – from his greatest fights and rivalries to Carl Weathers’ legendary performance in the Rocky movies and Creed series.

Feb 9, 2024 · BIANCULLI: That's actor Carl Weathers in the role of prize fighter-turned-trainer Apollo Creed in the film "Rocky IV." He played in all of those early "Rocky" films.

Feb 7, 2024 · Carl Weathers was so closely identified with the role of Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series throughout his career that when Weathers died at the age of 76, it was as if Apollo died a...

Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, who went from doling out bone-crunching hits as a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders to delivering knockout punches on the big screen as Apollo Creed, the nemesis of...

Feb 2, 2024 · Weathers got his big-screen break in 1976, when he landed the role of Creed in “Rocky,” according to his bio on IMDb. He continued his role in three other “Rocky” movies.

Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, actor best known for playing boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series, died Thursday in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 76.

Feb 2, 2024 · Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, "died peacefully in his sleep", according to a statement released by his family.

Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, who played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies and taught golf in "Happy Gilmore," has died at the age of 76.

Feb 2, 2024 · Actor Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four films of the Rocky franchise, has died at 76 years old. Weathers passed away on Thursday and the news was shared …