Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 1, 2024) was an American actor, voice actor and professional American football player. He was well known for portraying the roles of Apollo Creed in the Rocky, Al Dillon in Predator, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, and as himself on the comedy series Arrested Development.^[1]

As a football player, Weathers played for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.^[2]

Weathers died at his home in Los Angeles, California on February 1, 2024, at the age of 76.^[3][4] A death certificate later gave his cause of death as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.^[5]

1. ↑ Arnold, Gary (June 25, 1979). "Carl Weathers of 'Rocky II,' in Search of Something Cerebral". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
2. ↑ "Carl Weathers Biography (1948–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
3. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (February 2, 2024). "Carl Weathers Dies: 'Rocky' & 'Predator' Star Who Appeared In 'Happy Gilmore', 'The Mandalorian' & More Was 76". Deadline. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
4. ↑ Barnes, Mike; Kit, Borys (February 2, 2024). "Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in the Rocky Films, Dies at 76". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
5. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 10, 2024). "Carl Weathers Cause Of Death Still Unclear After Report". Deadline. Retrieved February 11, 2024.