Weathers, who died Feb. 1, was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders before becoming an actor. His credits included Action Jackson, Arrested Development and Happy Gilmore. Originally broadcast in 1988.

Carl Weathers, who starred in "Rocky," "Predator" and more, dies at 76 00:54. Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned ...

Carl Weathers, who came to fame as Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies and proceeded to appear in dozens of movies and TV shows from “Predator” to “The Mandalorian,” has died, according ...

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies, has died. Accessibility links.

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.

Carl Weathers was born on Jan. 14, 1948, in New Orleans. He said in interviews that he considered acting his first love, and that he began performing in plays in elementary school.