Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76. Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films, has died at 76, his family confirmed. Carl Weathers, naked from the waist up and wearing red and white boxing gloves, flexes his muscles.
Sylvester Stallone Get Emotional in Video Following ‘Rocky’ Actor Carl Weather Death at 76
And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well," he told the Detroit News in 2023. In high school, athletics took him down another path, but he would reunite with his first love later in life. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — where he majored in theatre — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, with the Oakland Raiders in 1970-71. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. Lions for 3 seasons in the 1970s. His football card states that he studied to be an actor during the off-season. Weathers signed with the B. Lions in 1971, where he would spend two years playing while finishing up his studies during the off-season at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in drama in 1974. And so, coming there is like returning to a place that you really enjoy being.
Beyond the boxing ring of Rocky, where he stood toe-to-toe with Sylvester Stallone in a saga that captivated millions, Weathers showcased his range in a variety of roles. In Predator, he took on the challenge of an elite mercenary facing an alien hunter, which cemented his status as an action star. He also starred in Action Jackson, and appeared in over 75 films and TV shows throughout his career. Carl Weathers was a cultural icon and off-screen, he was known for his warmth, generosity, and mentorship to many in the industry.
He started out in the business with two supporting roles in low budget blaxploitation films directed by an old friend of his, Arthur Marks: "Bucktown" 1975 , and "Friday Foster" 1975. The film was a surprise box office smash, and went on to win several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Once the action roles began to dry up, Weathers simply reinvented himself once again, this time as a comedic sidekick.
Там Уэзерс провёл три футбольных сезона, а в межсезонье посещал университет Сан-Франциско Стейт и получил степень бакалавра в драматургии. Наконец, в 1974 году Уэзерс окончательно попрощался с футбольной карьерой и стал профессиональным актёром. Но совсем из мира футбола он не выпал: на стыке веков NFL Films приглашала его озвучивать документальные фильмы, а перед драфтом 2017 года актёр был одним из журналистов, освещавших мероприятие. Станислав Рынкевич.
Умер звезда фильмов "Рокки" и "Хищник" Карл Уэзерс
Carl Weathers passed away on February 1st at age 76. Карл Уэзерс Carl Weathers. Most recently, Carl Weathers has starred in the Disney hit “The Mandalorian,” appearing in all three seasons. Семья актера ‘Рокки’ подтвердила его смерть в возрасте 76 лет. Примерно месяц назад актер отпраздновал день рождения. Стало известно о том, что популярный голливудский актер и бывший профессиональный спортсмен Карл Уэзерс (Carl Weathers) ушел навсегда.
Скончался звезда «Хищника» и «Рокки» Карл Уэзерс
В 1974 году ушел из спорта и начал активно заниматься актерской карьерой. Около двух лет Карл перебивался проходящими ролями в телесериалах и неприметных фильмах - «Бактаун, США», «4 двойки», «Пятница Фостер». Свою первую значительную роль харизматичного боксера-чемпиона Аполло Крида в фильме «Рокки» актер сыграл в 1976 году. Фильм по сценарию Сталлоне стал началом к восхождению Уэзерса на голливудский олимп.
После первого крупного успеха снялся в фильмах «Серпико», «Близкие контакты третьей степени», «Крутой наполовину», «Бермудские глубины» и некоторых других. Однако очередной успешной ролью оказалась роль того же боксера Аполло в продолжениях - «Рокки 2» 1979 года, «Рокки 3» и «Рокки 4». В 1981 году актер исполнил ведущую роль в фильме «Смертельная охота».
А в 1987 году стал партнером Арнольда Шварценеггера в боевике «Хищник», который получил номинацию на «Оскар». В этом фильме Карл исполнил роль майора Джорджа Диллона.
Unfortunately, none of his unions ended in a happily-ever-after. They welcomed two children and lived in marital bliss for the next decade. Sadly, that came to an end in July 1983. That, too, ended in a divorce years later.
Weathers was married and divorced three times, to Mary Ann from 1973-1983, Rhona Unsell from 1984-2006 and Jennifer Peterson from 2007-2009.
The star was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 1948. During his time in school he exhibited an aptitude for sports and later played football as a defensive end in college. He started his college career in 1966 at Long Beach City College and after sustaining an ankle injury he then transferred and played for San Diego State University. At San Diego State, Weathers received a master in theatre arts. The actor is seen as Mark Jeffries in Chicago Justice Weathers signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 1970 and played in seven games for the Raiders in 1970. The Raiders released him in September 1971. He retired from football in 1974 and began pursuing an acting career.
His first starring roles came in Bucktown 1975 and Friday Foster 1975 and he appeared in an early 1975 episode of the sitcom Good Times He also guest-starred in a 1975 episode of Kung Fu and appeared as a loan shark in an episode of the crime-drama Starsky and Hutch. The star was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 1948, During his time in school he exhibited an aptitude for sports and later played football as a defensive end in college pictured 1979 He started his college career in 1966 at Long Beach City College and after sustaining an ankle injury he then transferred and played for San Diego State University pictured 1966 The star is pictured with first wife Mary Ann Castle and sons Jason and Matthew in 1988 Weathers is pictured with third wife Jennifer Peterson in 2000 - they were wed from 2007-2009 In 2019 he debuted as Greef Carga in several episodes of the first season of the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian.
Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — where he majored in theatre — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, with the Oakland Raiders in 1970-71. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. Lions for 3 seasons in the 1970s.
His football card states that he studied to be an actor during the off-season. Weathers signed with the B. Lions in 1971, where he would spend two years playing while finishing up his studies during the off-season at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in drama in 1974. And so, coming there is like returning to a place that you really enjoy being.
Lions, Jim Young, praised his athletic and artistic talents. Still, Young was happy to see his teammate as his acting career took off in the decades since.
Legendary Actor Carl Weathers Passes Away at 76
Advertisement Not one to give up easily, Weathers tried his luck at love again, marrying award-winning creative content producer Jennifer Peterson in 2007. Source: Getty Images However, unlike their father, who has thrived in the limelight for years, Matthew Brandon and Jason Anthony prefer a more laid-back and quiet life away from the spotlight. Advertisement However, in recent years, the celebrated actor has been spotted in the company of "The Chronicle" actress Christine Kludjian. The two were spotted together at the 74th Golden Globe Awards in 2017, the launch of "Men of Science Fiction," and the premiere of "The Mandalorian," among many others.
Звезда фильмов "Рокки" и "Хищник" умер во сне. У актера остались двое сыновей. Причина смерти не сообщается.
У актера остались двое сыновей. Причина смерти не сообщается. Карл Уээзерс родился 14 января 1948 года в США.
Silvester Stallone and Carl Weathers celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie Rocky. A bloodied Creed collapses in the ring after taking a vicious beating, twitches and is cradled by Rocky as he dies, inevitably setting up a fight between Drago and Rocky. He also voiced Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise.
Weathers grew up admiring actors such as Woody Strode, whose combination of physique and acting prowess in Spartacus made an early impression. And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well," he told the Detroit News last year.
‘Rocky’ star Carl Weathers’ official cause of death revealed
LOS ANGELES — Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," died Thursday in his sleep, according to his family. Carl Weathers, a former linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star — playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in Predator and teaching golf in Happy Gilmore — has died. Карл Уэзерс (Carl Weathers). американский актер, продюсер и режиссер. Может быть, на днях вы видели сообщение о том, что в 76-летнем возрасте скончался американский актёр Карл Уэзерс. В возрасте 76 лет скончался американский актёр Карл Уэзерс.
Умер актер Карл Уэзерс
На 77-м году жизни скончался американский актер Карл Уэзерс, сыгравший Аполло Крида в серии фильмов "Рокки", сообщает портал Deadline со ссылкой на родственников актера. "Мы глубоко опечалены сообщением о кончине Карла Уэзерса. Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian and directed multiple episodes, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Carl Weathers Talks 'The Mandalorian' Ahead of Season Finale: Sitting down with the legendary actor to discuss season three of the show, his love for directing and what’s next for High Magistrate Greef Karga. Adam Sandler honors the late Carl Weathers, his co-star from Happy Gilmore, as a 'great dad' and 'beloved actor.'. Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет. Он ушел из жизни спокойно, во сне, сообщила семья актера. Он снялся в разных известных фильмах: «Хищник» 1987 года, «Счастливчик Гилмор», «Никки, дьявол-младший» и первых четырех фильмах «Рокки» по роли в которых стал. Карл Уэзерс: новости. Не стало звезды «Рокки» и «Хищника» Карла Уэзерса.
Rocky actor, former linebacker Carl Weathers dead at 76
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Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. He graduated with a B.
He told The Hollywood Reporter that his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious. He was asked to read with the writer, Stallone, then unknown. Later in life, Weathers developed a passion for directing, helming episodes of "Silk Stalking" and the Lorenzo Lamas vehicle "Renegade.
Уэзерс скончался в четверг, пишет Variety со ссылкой на менеджера актера Мэтт Любера. О причинах смерти звезды голливудских блокбастеров пока ничего не сообщали. Уэзерс также снялся в фильме 1987 года "Хищник" и сыграл запоминающуюся роль в фильме Адама Сэндлера "Счастливый Гилмор".
Diving into those formative teenage years, watching him learn both bad habits and good ones. See what transpires as a result of that as we build the man that we see today. The season finale of TheMandalorian starts streaming tomorrow on DisneyPlus. As always, when you have success you want more. I can see him not only protecting Nevarro but becoming the tip of the spear in guarding the planet.
Умер актер из фильмов «Рокки» и «Хищник»
| Актер Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет. Спорт-Экспресс | Карл Уэзерс, сыгравший роль Аполло Крида в первых четырёх фильмах о Рокки и снявшийся в "Хищнике", "Мандалорце", "Счастливчике Гилморе" и десятках других фильмов и телешоу, скончался во сне в ночь на 1 февраля, сообщила его. |
| Из-за чего умер актер Карл Уэзерс | Знаменитости с фото и видео | Carl Weathers' journey in Hollywood is one marked by versatility and excellence. |
| Carl Weathers, Actor Who Played Apollo Creed in 'Rocky,' Dead at 76 | Carl Weathers arrives at a special screening for the season three premiere of "The Mandalorian" on Tuesday, Feb. |
| Скончался звезда фильмов «Рокки» и «Хищник» Карл Уэзерс | Карл Уэзерс Carl Weathers. Американский актёр, продюсер, режиссёр и бывший профессиональный футболист. |
Умер звезда фильмов "Рокки" и "Хищник" Карл Уэзерс
| Rocky actor, former linebacker Carl Weathers dead at 76 | Бывший полузащитник национальной футбольной лиги американского футбола и актер Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет, сообщает агентство AFP. |
| Carl Weathers, 'Rocky' and 'The Mandalorian' actor, dies | CTV News | Carl Weathers Talks 'The Mandalorian' Ahead of Season Finale: Sitting down with the legendary actor to discuss season three of the show, his love for directing and what’s next for High Magistrate Greef Karga. |
| Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies | LOS ANGELES — Carl Weathers, the actor best known as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and more recently for his role in the hit "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," died Thursday in his sleep, according to his family. |
| Не стало звезды "Рокки" и "Хищника" Карла Уэзерса | Actor Carl Weathers' interview with WGN Morning News. |
Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian', dies
| Actor Carl Weathers Dies, Aged 76 | Carl Weathers, ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Mandalorian’ Actor, Dies at 76. |
| Sylvester Stallone Get Emotional in Video Following ‘Rocky’ Actor Carl Weather Death at 76 | Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет. Он ушел из жизни спокойно, во сне, сообщила семья актера. Он снялся в разных известных фильмах: «Хищник» 1987 года, «Счастливчик Гилмор», «Никки, дьявол-младший» и первых четырех фильмах «Рокки» по роли в которых стал. |
| Скончался звезда фильмов «Рокки» и «Хищник» Карл Уэзерс | Аргументы и Факты | The 72-yaer-old, Carl Weathers is an American actor and former professional football player who is known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, and Al Dillon in Predator. |
| Умер актер Карл Уэзерс | Actor and former NFL player Carl Weathers died Thursday at the age of 76, passing away "peacefully in his sleep," the Associated Press reported, citing a statement from the Weathers family. |
Умер звезда «Рокки» и «Хищника» Карл Уэзерс. Ему было 76 лет
По словам родных актера, он "ушел во сне". Карл Уэзерс родился 14 января 1948 года в США. В молодости он занимался американским футболом, параллельно играя на сценах местных театров. В 1974 году Уэзерс принял решение закончить спортивную карьеру и посвятить себя актерской.
Funny as hell. Others he idolized included actors Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and athletes Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali, stars who broke the mold and the color barrier. And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well," he told the Detroit News 2023. In high school, athletics took him down another path but he would reunite with his first love later in life. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University -- he majored in theater -- and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970.
You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. He graduated with a B.
And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well," he told the Detroit News in 2023. In high school, athletics took him down another path, but he would reunite with his first love later in life. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — where he majored in theatre — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, with the Oakland Raiders in 1970-71. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. Lions for 3 seasons in the 1970s. His football card states that he studied to be an actor during the off-season.
Weathers signed with the B. Lions in 1971, where he would spend two years playing while finishing up his studies during the off-season at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in drama in 1974. And so, coming there is like returning to a place that you really enjoy being.
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Стала известна причина смерти актера из «Рокки» и «Хищника» Уэзерса
Карл Уэзерс / Carl Weathers. Карл Уэзерс – известный американский актер, который вошел в историю благодаря таким легендарным фильмам, как «Рокки», «Хищник», «Счастливчик Гилмор». 2 февраля 2024 года жизнь актера оборвалась. The 72-yaer-old, Carl Weathers is an American actor and former professional football player who is known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, and Al Dillon in Predator. Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76. Карл Уэзерс, актер, наиболее известный как Аполло Крид в фильмах "Рокки", а совсем недавно по роли в популярном сериале "Звездные войны" "Мандалорец", умер в четверг во сне, по словам представителей его семьи.