Carl Weathers
Acting
Biography
Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American actor, director, as well as former professional football player in the United States and Canada. He was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky series of films. He also played Dillon in the first Predator movie, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, Magistrate Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, and played a fictionalized version of himself in the television series Arrested Development.
Born: January 14, 1948
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Known For
In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
When a serial killer of women is on the loose in Sparta, all the clues lead Sheriff Gillespie and Forbes to the home of the wealthy Judge Walker.
In the Heat of the Night: Who Was Geli Bendl?
All eyes are on Sparta after an internationally renowned actress arrives unexpectedly in the rural Mississippi town—and with a killer secret.
In the Heat of the Night: Give Me Your Life
The Sparta police investigate allegations of child abuse in a religious cult run by a charismatic leader, leading to a tense, and deadly, stand-off.
In the Heat of the Night: Grow Old Along with Me
When a former cop marries a wealthy widow, his ex-girlfriend sees an opportunity for blackmail. But their plan to keep her quiet and out of their lives does not exactly go as planned.
In the Heat of the Night: By Duty Bound
Gillepsie's term as County Sheriff is coming to an end, and his enemies have found a local businessman, Kerry Madigan, who has high political aspiration, to run against him. They even attempt to enlist Forbes' support and the support of the local press in painting an unfavorable picture of Gillepsie. Meanwhile, the police suspect Frank Cole, one of Madigan's employees, of murdering a pregnant woman. When they request a warrant to test Cole's blood for a DNA match of the dead woman's baby, the judge, who respects Madigan and his employees, is unwilling to approve it.
Regular Show
The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
Chicago P.D.
A riveting police drama about the men and women of the Chicago Police Department's District 21 who put it all on the line to serve and protect their community. District 21 is made up of two distinctly different groups: the uniformed cops who patrol the beat and go head-to-head with the city's street crimes and the Intelligence Unit that combats the city's major offenses - organized crime, drug trafficking, high profile murders and beyond.
The Mandalorian
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her.
Chicago Fire
An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Self - Greef Karga
as Greef Karga
as Combat Carl (voice)
as Self
as Dan Sawyer
as Omnitraxus Prime (voice)
as Mark Jefferies
as Beau
as Omnitraxus Prime (voice)
as Mr. Davenport (uncredited)
as Mark Jefferies
as Combat Carl / Combat Carl Jr. (Voice)
as Mark Jefferies
as General McKraken
as God of Basketball voice)
as 'Coach' Trainor
as Chief Benjamin Benson
as Freddie Wiseman/Narrator
as Self / Apollo Creed
as Boone
as Dr. Artimus Snodgrass
as General Skyler
as Kirby (voice)
as Carl Weathers
as GNC Guy (voice)
as Self - Co-star: Predator
as Joe Clark
as Chubbs (uncredited)
as SA Mark Jefferies
as Roy Brown
as Roy Brown
as Chubbs
as Hampton Forbes
as Gen. Mike Rodgers
as Gen. Mike Rodgers
as Hampton Forbes
as Hampton Forbes
as Hampton Forbes
as Louie Taylor
as Chief Hampton Forbes
as Billy 'Hurricane' Smith
as Adam Beaudreaux
as Kyle Western
as Apollo Creed (archive footage)
as Hampton Forbes
as Sgt. Jericho 'Action' Jackson
as Col. Carl Brewster
as Al Dillon
as Fortune Dane
as Fortune Dane
as Cullen Monroe
as Apollo Creed
as Lieutenant Harry Braker
as Apollo Creed
as George Washington Lincoln 'Sundog' Brown
as Apollo Creed
as Weaver
as Eric
as Military Policeman
as Dreamer Tatum
as Bateman Hooks
as Apollo Creed
as Sgt. Bell
as Yarbro
as Self - Host
as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
as Mitzi Graham
as Lt. Gifford
as Taxi cab driver
as Hambone
as Stolar
as Demonstrator
as Jack Hopper
as Bad Sam
as Officer Hague
as Self