He is best remembered for his portrayal of Sylvester Stallone’s boxing nemesis-turned-friend and mentor Apollo Creed in four “Rocky” films.
FILE – Carl Weathers arrives at a special screening for the season three premiere of “The Mandalorian” on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. for a nearly 50-year acting career best remembered for his portrayal of Sylvester Stallone’s boxing nemesis-turned-friend and mentor Apollo Creed in four “Rocky” films.
Exclusive – Michael B. Jordan and Carl Weathers seen at a luncheon celebrating “Creed” on Thursday, December 17, 2015, in Beverly Hills, CA. “There was always a Jekyll and Hyde, well, actually I’ll just say a ‘split personality’ between the artistic and the athletic, which I learned to love.” Weathers was selected to receive a star in 2023, and “was actively involved in preparing to receive his star” before he died Feb. 2, 2024, at age 76, Martinez said.
Weathers rose to fame for his portrayal of Creed, the flamboyant world heavyweight champion in “Rocky,” which won the best picture Oscar in 1977.
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