Iconic Actor of 'Rocky' Fame

Carl Weathers and his impact on the entertainment industry.

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Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans. Weathers excelled in sports before pursuing acting.

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Played college football at San Diego State University and briefly with the Oakland Raiders.

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Transitioned to acting with roles in blaxploitation movies and TV series like "Kung Fu."

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Weathers' unforgettable role as Apollo Creed in the 'Rocky' film series.

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Mentioned his roles in 'Predator,' 'Happy Gilmore,' 'Arrested Development,' and more.

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Mentioned his roles in 'Predator,' 'Happy Gilmore,' 'Arrested Development,' and more.

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Discussed Weathers' brief disagreement with Stallone and later reconciliation for 'Creed' series.

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Closing with the lasting impact of Carl Weathers in the world of entertainment.

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