Remembering Carl Weathers (1948-2024), Beloved Action Star

Beloved action movie star Carl Weathers passed away on February 1, 2024. He left his mark on multiple iconic film series and television shows, displaying a powerful range from drama to comedy and everything in between. As a young man, he loved theater and played many sports, which led to his master’s in theater arts and a brief career in professional football. Eventually, his love for acting won out.

After his breakout role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series, Carl Weathers launched into other blockbuster action movies like Predator as well as a continuous string of television shows. Most recently, he was a guest star on Star Wars: The Mandalorian™, portraying Greef Karga™. While working on The Mandalorian, he also directed two episodes.

As an actor he was a shining light in every project, and his influence on pop culture will be deeply felt.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.