Carl Weathers

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Biography

Weathers has since featured in a number of action films and landed his first starring role in the chaotic demolition derby, "Action Jackson" (1988). He has also found a second career helming episodes of numerous TV dramas.
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

January 14, 1948

Career Milestones

Played football with the Oakland Raiders and then the British Colombian Lions

1976

Gained attention as actor playing Apollo Creed in "Rocky"

1985

Formed production company, Stormy Weather Productions