The character arc of Rocky Balboa throughout the franchise has seen unique ups and downs, which seem to mirror Sylvester ...

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute today to Carl Weathers, who played Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films and died Thursday at 76. In an emotional Instagram video post (watch it below), the ...

A tale of resilience, hope, and victory in the face of low odds and measly resources, Rocky’s release in 1976 not only revived the American dream but established Rocky Balboa as an enduring icon for ...

Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” films, died Thursday, the family said in a statement. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers ...

Carl Weathers was famous for playing one of the most memorable characters in a sports film as Rocky Balboa's rival-turned-ally Apollo Creed.

NEW YORK — 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 ...

"Creed" is the story of Adonis Johnson, the out-of-wedlock son of Rocky's late rival-turned-friend, boxing champ Apollo Creed. Rocky trains the young fighter, who was born after his father's death.

NEW YORK — 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 ...

Carl Weathers, who played nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" movies and taught golf in "Happy Gilmore," has died at the age of 76.

Carl Weathers dies at 76; ex-Raiders linebacker played Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ films Actor also was famed for roles in the films “Predator” and “Happy Gilmore,” plus TV’s “Arrested ...