Carl Weathers is an American actor best known for playing Apollo Creed in the film Rocky.
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Best Known For:The film Rocky
Breakthrough:Cast as Apollo Creed in the Academy Award-winning film Rocky in 1976
10 Quick Facts About Carl Weathers
- Full Name: Carl Weathers
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: the film Rocky
- Age: 78 years old
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1948
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Actor and Director
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
Carl Weathers Age
Carl Weathers is about 78 years old as of 2026. Carl Weathers was born in 1948.
Carl Weathers Height
Carl Weathers stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Carl Weathers Weight
Carl Weathers weighs around 99 kilograms. This is approximately 218 lbs.
Education
He attended San Diego State University, where he studied Drama.
- San Diego State University
- Field of Study: Drama
Career & Work
Carl Weathers' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Oakland Raiders.
Organization: Oakland Raiders
Role: Linebacker
Period: 1970–1971
Rise to Fame
Carl Weathers rose to prominence for his role in the film Rocky.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Rocky, Predator, and Happy Gilmore.
Film
- Film: Rocky (Apollo Creed, 1976)
- Film: Predator (Dillon, 1987)
- Film: Happy Gilmore (Chubbs Peterson, 1996)
Other
- Work: The Mandalorian (Greef Karga, 2019-2023)
Carl Weathers Family & Relationships
Carl Weathers is divorced. He has 2 children, including Jason Weathers and Matthew Weathers.
- Children:
- Jason Weathers
- Matthew Weathers
Lesser Known Facts
- Before acting, he played professional football in the NFL for the Oakland Raiders.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Carl Weathers
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 14, 1948
- Age: 78
- Birthday: January 14
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
