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Carl Weathers was a film director, film producer and American football player, born on January 14, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Carl Weathers died on February 2, 2024 at the age of 76. Education on record includes St. Augustine High School and San Diego State University. The listed height was 188 cm. Credited works include Rocky, Happy Gilmore and Predator.
My Take
Weathers will always be Apollo Creed to me, and that's no small thing. A former gridiron player from New Orleans, he carried an athlete's authority onto the screen that few actors could fake. What I treasure is his range within that imposing 188 cm frame: dazzling swagger in Rocky, hard-edged menace in Predator, and pure comic warmth as the one-handed coach in Happy Gilmore. His later turn as Combat Carl only deepened the affection. When he passed in 2024 he left behind a body of work that's genuinely beloved. He's an actor I want to thank more than mourn.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Carl Weathers
- Name (Japanese)
- カール・ウェザース
- Reading
- かーる・うぇざーす
- Born
- January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024
- Origin
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film producer / American football player / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- St. Augustine High School
- University
- San Diego State University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Rocky |
| Notable work | Happy Gilmore |
| Notable work | Predator |
| Notable work | Street Justice |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/carlweathers/
- Xhttps://x.com/TheCarlWeathers
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl%20Weathers
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q320218
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Carl Weathers born?
Born January 14, 1948.
When did Carl Weathers die?
Died February 2, 2024, aged 76.
Where was Carl Weathers from?
Carl Weathers was from New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
What did Carl Weathers do?
Carl Weathers worked as actor, film director, film producer, American football player, film actor.
How tall was Carl Weathers?
Carl Weathers was 188 cm.
What was Carl Weathers known for?
Notable works include Rocky, Happy Gilmore, Predator.
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