It has been 45 years since the first 'Rocky' sequel, 'Rocky II,' first hit theaters. Sylvester Stallone would go on to star in many more franchises, like 'Rambo' and 'The Expendables.'
'Rocky II' is officially 45 years old. After the success of the first installment of the 'Rocky' franchise, Sylvester Stallone wrote and directed the second film. The movie tells the story of Rocky Balboa as he and his nemesis, Apollo Creed, gear up for a rematch. The sequel was a huge success, bringing in over $85 million at the worldwide box office, with an $8 million budget. Here is what the cast has been up to in the 45 years since the movie was released.
Burgess Meredith was a well-known actor both on the stage and on the screen, having started his acting career in the 1930s. He starred in 'Of Mice and Men,' 'On Our Merry Way,' 'Stay Away Joe' and 'The Day of the Locust,' before starring as Mickey in 'Rocky' and two of its sequels. Later, Meredith starred in 'Clash of the Titans,' 'True Confessions' and 'Gloria,' a short-lived sitcom.
Tony Burton Following a short-lived boxing career, and a brief stint in prison, Tony Burton turned to acting. He appeared in 'Trackdown' and 'Assault on Precinct 13,' before appearing as Apollo's trainer in 'Rocky' and 'Rocky II.' Later, he appeared in 'Beyond Reason,' 'Armed and Dangerous' and 'Frank's Place.
Burton died in February 2016 due to complications associated with pneumonia. He was 78.
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