1-Carl Weathers was born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
2-He is best known for his role as Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" film series, where he portrayed the boxing rival and later friend of the main character, Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone.
3-Weathers played professional football before becoming an actor. He was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and played for the Oakland Raiders from 1970 to 1971 and the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1971 to 1973.
4-Despite having a successful football career, Weathers decided to pursue acting and moved to Hollywood in the mid-1970s.
5-Apart from the "Rocky" series, Weathers has appeared in several other popular movies, including "Predator" (1987), where he starred alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, and "Action Jackson" (1988).
6-Weathers made his directorial debut with the action-comedy film "Hunting of Man" in 2003, in which he also starred.
7-He has made numerous television appearances throughout his career. Notably, he played the character of Colonel Samuel Trautman in the short-lived "Rambo" TV series in 1986.
8-Weathers has also had recurring roles in television shows such as "Chicago Justice" and "Colony."
9-In addition to his acting career, Weathers has done voice-over work for video games. He provided the voice for Colonel Samuel Garrett in the popular game "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" (2019).
10-Weathers has been recognized for his acting talent, receiving nominations for awards such as the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Predator."
11-He has been involved in various charitable causes throughout his life and has actively supported organizations such as the United Service Organizations (USO).
12-Carl Weathers continues to act and is regarded as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact on popular culture.
