Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who rose to fame in Hollywood playing Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films, died on Thursday at the age of 76.
Born in 1948 in New Orleans, Weathers appeared in dozens of movies and television shows during a career that spanned decades, starring in films like "Predator," "Happy Gilmore" and "Action Jackson." He also voiced Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” franchise and played a fictional portrayal of himself in the hit show, “Arrested Development," among many other roles.
In recent years, he appeared in "The Mandalorian," earning an Emmy nomination for his role as Greef Karga in the Disney series.
Weathers passed away peacefully in his sleep, his family said in a statement.
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Born in 1948 in New Orleans, Weathers appeared in dozens of movies and television shows during a career that spanned decades, starring in films like "Predator," "Happy Gilmore" and "Action Jackson." He also voiced Combat Carl in the “Toy Story” franchise and played a fictional portrayal of himself in the hit show, “Arrested Development," among many other roles.
In recent years, he appeared in "The Mandalorian," earning an Emmy nomination for his role as Greef Karga in the Disney series.
Weathers passed away peacefully in his sleep, his family said in a statement.
Tap the link in our bio for more. Steff Staples, Dan Cooney and Michael Regan produced this post. Tyler Boye/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images
Jean-Claude Van Damme and Carl Weathers on the set of Predator [1987]
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