Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers is a former football star turned actor, known for his roles in movies like Rocky and Predator.

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Profession :

Movie Actor

Birthday :

January 14, 1948

Star Sign :

Capricorn

Age :

77

Birthplace :

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Carl Weathers, an American actor and former professional football player, rose to fame for his portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series. Besides this, he has appeared in well-known movies and TV shows like Predator, Action Jackson, and Arrested Development. As a professional football player, Weathers played in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders and the BC Lions. He lent his voice to the character “Combat Carl” in the Toy Story films and has featured in video games such as Star Wars: Battlefront. A skilled martial artist, Weathers holds a black belt in Shotokan Karate. Interestingly, he began his acting career as an extra while still playing football.