Apollo Creed Actor Carl Weathers Passes Away at 76. Стало известно о том, что популярный голливудский актер и бывший профессиональный спортсмен Карл Уэзерс (Carl Weathers) ушел навсегда.
Rocky actor, former linebacker Carl Weathers dead at 76
Carl Weathers, who portrayed Greef Karga in The Mandalorian and directed multiple episodes, has sadly passed away at the age of 76. Актер скончался в возрасте 76 лет. Actor, football player Carl Weathers, best known for his roles in the 'Rocky' movies and 'Predator,' has died at the age of 76.
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Sadly, that came to an end in July 1983.
That, too, ended in a divorce years later. Advertisement Not one to give up easily, Weathers tried his luck at love again, marrying award-winning creative content producer Jennifer Peterson in 2007. Source: Getty Images However, unlike their father, who has thrived in the limelight for years, Matthew Brandon and Jason Anthony prefer a more laid-back and quiet life away from the spotlight.
Около двух лет молодой человек играл в Канадской футбольной лиге. В общей сложности провел восемнадцать матчей. В 1974 году ушел из спорта и начал активно заниматься актерской карьерой. Около двух лет Карл перебивался проходящими ролями в телесериалах и неприметных фильмах - «Бактаун, США», «4 двойки», «Пятница Фостер». Свою первую значительную роль харизматичного боксера-чемпиона Аполло Крида в фильме «Рокки» актер сыграл в 1976 году. Фильм по сценарию Сталлоне стал началом к восхождению Уэзерса на голливудский олимп. После первого крупного успеха снялся в фильмах «Серпико», «Близкие контакты третьей степени», «Крутой наполовину», «Бермудские глубины» и некоторых других. Однако очередной успешной ролью оказалась роль того же боксера Аполло в продолжениях - «Рокки 2» 1979 года, «Рокки 3» и «Рокки 4». В 1981 году актер исполнил ведущую роль в фильме «Смертельная охота».
The film was a surprise box office smash, and went on to win several Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Once the action roles began to dry up, Weathers simply reinvented himself once again, this time as a comedic sidekick. Weathers was introduced to a whole new generation of filmgoers as Chubbs Peterson, the eccentric one-handed golf pro who showed Adam Sandler the rules of the game in the comedy smash "Happy Gilmore" 1996.
Actor Carl Weathers Dies, Aged 76
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, days after the release of Creed, Weathers shares his thoughts on the new film, his favorite moments of the series and how through the years Muhammad Ali tried to fight him every time they saw each other. While watching Creed, the seventh film in the Rocky franchise, Weathers says he was moved by the endearing, but not over-the-top connections to the original 1976 film. I think it stands on its own. Jordan as well as Stallone.
Weathers took a familiar route to screens, working on commercials and smaller roles in films and guesting on a variety of TV series. It was Sylvester Stallone who offered one of the most heartfelt remembrances of his friend and colleague in an Instagram video. Some actors might be content with just that successful run, but Weathers took the chance for re-invention, appearing in the likes of Happy Gilmore, Little Nicky and as a voice in Eight Crazy Nights, all alongside Adam Sandler.
He enjoyed a run of several episodes on Arrested Development playing a spoof version of himself, who had become an acting tutor. And more recently, he added a whole new generation of fans via his work as Greef Karga, the mercenary wrangler-turned-official for Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian.
He graduated from St Augustine High School in 1966. Carl Weathers has been living a single and happy life. He was married thrice in his life but could not last until the last moments.
He was married to Mary Ann Castle on February 17, 1973. The couple had two sons, Jason and Matthew, from the relationship. The actor of reputed film, Rocky, Carl Weather Source: Pinterest However, the relationship could not last long and separated on July 22, 1983.
During his time in school he exhibited an aptitude for sports and later played football as a defensive end in college. He started his college career in 1966 at Long Beach City College and after sustaining an ankle injury he then transferred and played for San Diego State University. At San Diego State, Weathers received a master in theatre arts. The actor is seen as Mark Jeffries in Chicago Justice Weathers signed with the Oakland Raiders as a free agent in 1970 and played in seven games for the Raiders in 1970. The Raiders released him in September 1971. He retired from football in 1974 and began pursuing an acting career. His first starring roles came in Bucktown 1975 and Friday Foster 1975 and he appeared in an early 1975 episode of the sitcom Good Times He also guest-starred in a 1975 episode of Kung Fu and appeared as a loan shark in an episode of the crime-drama Starsky and Hutch.
The star was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 14, 1948, During his time in school he exhibited an aptitude for sports and later played football as a defensive end in college pictured 1979 He started his college career in 1966 at Long Beach City College and after sustaining an ankle injury he then transferred and played for San Diego State University pictured 1966 The star is pictured with first wife Mary Ann Castle and sons Jason and Matthew in 1988 Weathers is pictured with third wife Jennifer Peterson in 2000 - they were wed from 2007-2009 In 2019 he debuted as Greef Carga in several episodes of the first season of the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. He would play this role until 2023 and earn a Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor After shooting to fame in Rocky the star appeared in actions films Force 10 from Navarone 1978 , Predator 1987 , Action Jackson 1988 , and Hurricane Smith 1992. He would play this role until 2023 and earn a Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor.
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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies. Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star has died at 76. Карл Уэзерс (англ. Carl Weathers; 14 января 1948, Новый Орлеан, Луизиана, США — 1 февраля 2024, Лос-Анджелес, США[5]) — американский актёр, продюсер, режиссёр и бывший профессиональный игрок в американский футбол. Примерно месяц назад актер отпраздновал день рождения. Apollo Creed Actor Carl Weathers Passes Away at 76.
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Actor Carl Weathers Dies, Aged 76
Как и весь мир, я буду скучать по Карлу. Он был великолепным актером, потрясающим спортсменом и хорошим другом. У меня осталось много особенных воспоминаний о Карле, как в профессиональном, так и в личном плане. Как и Аполло Крид, он обладал особым обаянием, которое всегда вызывало улыбку на лице», — Дольф Лундгрен Dolph Lundgren. Стоит заметить, что Карл Уэзерс также принимал участие в озвучке персонажей из игр.
В 2019 году Уэзерс появился в первом сезоне сериала « Мандалорец » в роли Грифа Карги, в 2020 году вернулся к роли во втором сезоне. За роль Грифа Карги Уэзерс был номинирован на премию «Эмми» как лучший приглашённый актер в драматическом телесериале [9]. Скончался 1 февраля 2024 года в своём доме в Лос-Анджелесе в возрасте 76 лет. Его семья опубликовала заявление, в котором говорится, что он умер «мирно во сне» [10] [11].
Matt Luber, his manager, said Weathers died Thursday. The actor stood before a painting of him and Weathers boxing and said, "Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success... I give him incredible credit and kudos. A bloodied Creed collapses in the ring after taking a vicious beating, twitches and is cradled by Rocky as he dies, inevitably setting up a fight between Drago and Rocky. Smart as hell.
An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person. Every minute with him - on set and off - was pure joy. He would reprise the role in 2000 film, Little Nicky. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell.
Скончался актер Карл Уэзерс, звезда «Рокки», «Хищника» и «Мандалорца»
Бывший полузащитник национальной футбольной лиги американского футбола и актер Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет, сообщает агентство AFP. Стало известно о том, что популярный голливудский актер и бывший профессиональный спортсмен Карл Уэзерс (Carl Weathers) ушел навсегда. Американский актер Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет. Многим он запомнился в роли боксера Аполло Крида в серии фильмов «Рокки», передает Carl Weathers arrives at a special screening for the season three premiere of "The Mandalorian" on Tuesday, Feb. Неожиданные новости, потому что в свои годы выглядел молодо и бодро. 76 лет это в наше время очень рано.