‘Rocky IV’ at 40: Sylvester Stallone says Carl Weathers deserved an Oscar for his death scene

Forty years ago, the Master of Disaster himself, Apollo Creed ( Carl Weathers ), hit the canvas and didn't get up — knocked ...

Sylvester Stallone Considered Backing Off of Rocky IV’s Big Death

Sylvester Stallone almost regrets killing Apollo Creed, all those decades ago.
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Carl Weathers Made Us Cheer for Apollo Creed in 'Rocky'

As Hollywood mourns the untimely passing of acting icon Carl Weathers, many will no doubt fondly remember his breakout performance as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise. The versatile star of ...
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Carl Weathers, imposing actor who endured real punches as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series – obituary

Carl Weathers, who has died aged 76, played Sylvester Stallone’s boxing rival Apollo Creed in the triple Oscar-winning film Rocky (1976); he also had a famous handshake with Arnold Schwarzenegger in ...
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An homage to Apollo Creed and the actor who played him, Carl Weathers

Sadness hits how it hits, when it hits, and there’s no telling why or when things impact you so. Hearing that Carl Weathers, the former Oakland Raiders linebacker turned actor, known best for playing ...
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Carl Weathers: Sylvester Stallone honors ‘Rocky’ co-star -- ‘Apollo, keep punching’

Sylvester Stallone paid an emotional tribute to the late Carl Weathers on Friday, calling the death of his “Rocky” co-star “a horrible loss.” Weathers, 76, died on Thursday of natural causes. He ...
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Carl Weathers dead: ‘Rocky’s’ Apollo Creed and ‘Predator’ star was 76

Carl Weathers, who was best known for playing Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, has died. He was 76. “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers,” his family said in a statement ...
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You've lost your edge...you've gotta get hungry again.

This line is delivered by Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) during one of the most pivotal and brutally honest moments in the ...
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Apollo Approved: Carl Weathers Set The Tone For The Best of The Rocky Series

There are a few things that people of all persuasions can agree on. Even boxing fans. Among them, there’s a universal acknowledgement that Carl Weathers was the man. Particularly these days, in the ...
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I Play Rocky First Look: Anthony Ippolito as Sylvester Stallone

An image from the upcoming Rocky biopic reveals the first official look at the uncanny actor playing Sylvester Stallone in an ...
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Apollo Creed Enters the Ring with New Hiya Toys Rocky 1/12 Figure

Apollo Creed, portrayed with charismatic flair by Carl Weathers, arrived on the screen with the 1976 film Rocky. As the undisputed heavyweight champion, Creed stole the spotlight, even if he was going ...
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Emotional Sylvester Stallone Remembers “Incredible” ‘Rocky’ Co-Star Carl Weathers: “Keep Punching, Apollo”

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 ...