Carl Weathers, the actor who starred as boxer Apollo Creed in the Rocky series in addition to memorable roles in Predator, Happy Gilmore, and The Mandalorian, died at the age of 76.
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Фильмография Карла Уэзерса / Carl Weathers. Карл Уэзерс (англ. Carl Weathers) — американский актёр и бывший профессиональный футболист. Исполнил роль Грифа Карги в сериале «Мандалорец». Американский актер Карл Уэзерс скончался в возрасте 76 лет, об этом сообщил Deadline со ссылкой на заявление семьи. Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died.
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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. Advertisement However, in recent years, the celebrated actor has been spotted in the company of "The Chronicle" actress Christine Kludjian. The two were spotted together at the 74th Golden Globe Awards in 2017, the launch of "Men of Science Fiction," and the premiere of "The Mandalorian," among many others.
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.
Before he entered the ring, James Brown sang "Living in America" with showgirls and Creed popped up on a balcony in a Star-Spangled Banner shorts and waistcoat combo and an Uncle Sam hat, dancing and taunting Drago. 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. He also voiced Combat Carl in the "Toy Story" franchise. Sandler hailed his friend on social media, calling him a "great man" and "a true legend" -- "So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell.
Артисту было 76 лет, причины смерти не раскрываются. Мы с глубокой печалью сообщаем о кончине Карла Уэзерса. Он мирно умер во сне в четверг, 1 февраля 2024 года. Карл был исключительным человеком, который прожил необыкновенную жизнь.
Портал Deadline опубликовал сообщение семьи звезды Голливуда о его смерти. Родные актера сообщили, что он скончался во сне 1 февраля 2024 года. Примерно месяц назад, 14 января, Уэзерс отметил 76-й день рождения. Благодаря своему вкладу в кино, телевидение, искусство и спорт он оставил неизгладимый след и был признан во всем мире и многими поколениями» — привел портал сообщение родственников актера.
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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. Advertisement However, in recent years, the celebrated actor has been spotted in the company of "The Chronicle" actress Christine Kludjian. The two were spotted together at the 74th Golden Globe Awards in 2017, the launch of "Men of Science Fiction," and the premiere of "The Mandalorian," among many others.
In Predator, he took on the challenge of an elite mercenary facing an alien hunter, which cemented his status as an action star. He also starred in Action Jackson, and appeared in over 75 films and TV shows throughout his career. Carl Weathers was a cultural icon and off-screen, he was known for his warmth, generosity, and mentorship to many in the industry.
As we remember Weathers, we celebrate not just the roles he played in the movies, but the man he was, a talented and exceptional human being whose legacy will continue to inspire.
Актер Адам Сэндлер, с которым Уэзерс играл в фильме «Счастливчик Гилмор», также написал пост, в котором назвал коллегу «прекрасным отцом, прекрасным актером, прекрасным спортсменом», добавив, что Карла всегда будут помнить как «настоящую легенду». Это была тяжелая новость для Сильвестра Сталлоне, который снимался вместе с Уизерсом в первых четырех фильмах о Рокки. В своих соцсетях он опубликовал видео, в котором рассказал о потере своего давнего друга, добавив: «Вчера мы потеряли легенду.
Моя жизнь навсегда изменилась к лучшему в тот день, когда я встретил Карла Уэзерса. Покойся в силе и продолжай бить». Актер Дольф Лундгрен также признался, что его очень опечалила эта новость и что он будет скучать по Карлу. Как и Аполло Крид, он обладал тем особым шармом, который всегда вызывал улыбку на лице», — написал Лундгрен.
Арнольд Шварцнеггер со своей стороны назвал Уэзерса «потрясающим спортсменом», «фантастическим актером» и «прекрасным человеком», добавив, что тот навсегда останется «легендой». Читайте также:.
Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend. Silvester Stallone and Carl Weathers celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie Rocky. 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.
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Карл Уээзерс родился 14 января 1948 года в США. Наиболее известен ролями Аполло Крида в серии фильмов "Рокки", Джорджа Диллона в "Хищнике", Чаббса Петерсона в фильмах "Счастливчик Гилмор" и "Никки, дьявол-младший", а также исполнением роли экранной версии самого себя в комедийном сериале "Замедленное развитие".
Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell.
Others he idolized included actors Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte and athletes Jim Brown and Muhammad Ali, stars who broke the mold and the color barrier. In high school, athletics took him down another path but he would reunite with his first love later in life.
Recalling his audition for the first film, the actor says his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious. The first glance is during the fight in the climax of the first film.
Doctors [on set in case of accidental real injury] and people filming thought that I had been actually hit on that one. It was so bizarre.
Tributes have been pouring in for Carl, with Pedro Pascal writing on Instagram : "Words fail," adding a broken heart emoji. Adam Sandler wrote: "A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell.
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Carl Weathers, who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,' dies
Актёр из Соединённых Штатов Карл Уэзерс умер в возрасте 76 лет, говорится в заявлении его семьи. Legendary actor Carl Weathers has died at the age of 76, his manager confirmed to Variety on Friday. О смерти актёра Карла Уэзерса сообщили члены его семьи. По их словам, Карл «скончался во сне» 1 февраля 2024 года. Актёру было 76 лет. · Carl Weathers "died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday," according to a statement from his family.
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Lucasfilm remembers Carl Weathers, the legendary actor who played Greef Karga on The Mandalorian. Carl Weathers' Super Bowl ad is being changed following the sudden news of his death earlier this month. Карл Уэзерс (англ. Carl Weathers) — американский актёр и бывший профессиональный футболист. Исполнил роль Грифа Карги в сериале «Мандалорец».
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В это время сосредоточился на карьере режиссера - снимал такие сериалы, как «Для людей», «Шина», «Сильное лекарство», «Шелковые сети», «Отступник», «Золотые крылья Пенсаколы». В 2007 году Карл Уэзерс сыграл в спортивной комедии «Мстители», рассказывающей о тренере, который приводит к победе команду неудачников. В 2009 году стал главным героем американского комедийного сериала «Братья». Также снимался в рекламных роликах бренда «Old Spice» и банка «Credit Union». Актер продолжает активно сниматься в фильмах. В 2016 году сыграл в научно-фантастическом телесериале «Колония». В 2017 году исполнил роль Государственного прокурора Марка Джеффриса в телесериале «Правосудие Чикаго».
В ноябре 2019 года выйдет на экраны телесериал в жанре космическая опера «Мандалорец».
He was 76. 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.
Working as both an actor and director in The Mandalorian, which role do you enjoy most? It is all about putting the pieces in the right place, supporting the talent to tell the story as artistically as you can. Part of the episode prominently featured a flashback to Order 66, a moment many fans were thrilled to see. What was it like being able to turn back time and revisit that era of Star Wars? For me, it was fantastic. It encompassed both a part of the lore of Star Wars and a segment that many fans wanted to learn more about and I had a great combination of both dramatic and action sequences to play with.
Lions, Jim Young, praised his athletic and artistic talents. Still, Young was happy to see his teammate as his acting career took off in the decades since. He told the Hollywood Reporter that his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious. He was asked to read with the writer, Stallone, then unknown. Later in life, Weathers developed a passion for directing, helming episodes of Silk Stalkings and the Lorenzo Lamas vehicle Renegade. He even directed a season three episode of The Mandalorian. Weathers, third from right, appears alongside his costars and coworkers at the premiere of The Mandalorian, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Alberto E. Weathers is survived by two sons.
With files from CBC News.
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Actor Carl Weathers' interview with WGN Morning News. Legendary actor Carl Weathers has died at the age of 76, his manager confirmed to Variety on Friday. Карл Уэзерс ушел из жизни в 76 лет. Коллеги актера поделились теплыми словами в его адрес. Adam Sandler honors the late Carl Weathers, his co-star from Happy Gilmore, as a 'great dad' and 'beloved actor.'.
Rocky actor, former linebacker Carl Weathers dead at 76
And hopefully I can inspire someone else to do good work as well," he told the Detroit News in 2023. In high school, athletics took him down another path, but he would reunite with his first love later in life. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — where he majored in theatre — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, with the Oakland Raiders in 1970-71. You needed some smarts because there were playbooks to study and film to study, to learn about the opposition on any given week. Lions for 3 seasons in the 1970s. His football card states that he studied to be an actor during the off-season. Weathers signed with the B. Lions in 1971, where he would spend two years playing while finishing up his studies during the off-season at San Francisco State University. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in drama in 1974. And so, coming there is like returning to a place that you really enjoy being.
He graduated with a B. He told The Hollywood Reporter that his start in the iconic franchise was not auspicious. He was asked to read with the writer, Stallone, then unknown. Later in life, Weathers developed a passion for directing, helming episodes of "Silk Stalking" and the Lorenzo Lamas vehicle "Renegade. Weathers is survived by two sons.
Carl Weathers has sadly died Image: He was best known for his role as Creed in the Rocky film franchise Image: Getty Images They also said his work will be remembered for generations. The statement, shared with the Daily Mail , continued: "Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognised worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner, and friend. In the iconic film, Creed gave Rocky Sylvester Stallone his shot at the title. Carl managed to land a part in the Rocky film franchise in a rather unique way. So I just insulted the star of the movie without really knowing it and not intending to," he told The Hollywood Reporter. Tributes have been pouring in for Carl, with Pedro Pascal writing on Instagram : "Words fail," adding a broken heart emoji. Adam Sandler wrote: "A true great man.
Другие подробности произошедшего пока не раскрываются. Карл был исключительным человеком, прожившим необыкновенную жизнь. Благодаря своему вкладу в кино, телевидение, искусство и спорт он оставил неизгладимый след и получил признание во всем мире и среди разных поколений. Он был любимым братом, отцом, дедушкой, партнером и другом», — говорится в заявлении семьи. Актер был трижды женат, у него осталось двое сыновей. Сцена из фильма «Рокки 3» 1982. Наибольшую популярность он приобрел, сыграв боксера Аполло Крида из фильма «Рокки» 1976 года. Уэзерс также появлялся в сиквеле 1979 года и триквеле 1982 года. Последним фильмом для него в серии фильмов о боксере стал «Рокки IV» 1985. Там его персонаж был убит в схватке с советским тяжеловесом Иваном Драго.
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