Carl Weathers
Actor
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Biography:
Carl Weathers (January 14, 1948 - February 1, 2024) was an American actor, television director and former professional American football player. He was known for his roles as Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, George Dillon in Predator, Action Jackson in Action Jackson (1988), Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and in Little Nicky, Det. Beaudreaux in television series Street Justice, a fictionalized version of himself in the comedy series Arrested Development, a recurring role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series The Mandalorian and Combat Carl in the Toy Story franchise. As a football player, Weathers played from 1970 to 1971 for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League and from 1971 to 1973 for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League.
Weathers died at his home in Los Angeles on February 1, 2024, at the age of 76. His family issued a statement saying he died "peacefully in his sleep".
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
GalaxyCon Richmond 2024 - March 15-17, 2024 in Richmond, VA, USAPassed Away Prior to EventDublin Comic Con: Spring Edition 2024 - March 9-10, 2024 in Dublin, IrelandPassed Away Prior to Event 2023- Fan Expo San Francisco 2023 - November 24-26, 2023 in San Francisco, CA, USA
- Mad Monster Party Atlanta 2023 - November 17-19, 2023 in Atlanta, GA, USA
- Rhode Island Comic Con 2023 - November 3-5, 2023 in Providence, RI, USA
- Winnipeg Comiccon 2023 - October 27-29, 2023 in Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Big Texas Comicon 2023 - October 6-8, 2023 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- Edmonton Expo 2023 - September 15-17, 2023 in Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Motor City Comic Con 2023 - May 19-21, 2023 in Novi, MI, USA
- Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 - April 7-10, 2023 in London
- MegaCon Orlando 2023 - March 30 - April 2, 2023 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Fan Expo Cleveland 2023 - March 24-26, 2023 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Fan Expo Vancouver 2023 - February 18-20, 2023 in Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Fan Expo Portland 2023 - February 17-19, 2023 in Portland, OR, USA
- Fan Expo New Orleans 2023 - January 6-8, 2023 in New Orleans, LA, USA 2022
- Fan Expo Canada 2022 - August 25-28, 2022 in Toronto, ON, Canada
Fan Expo Boston 2022 - August 12-14, 2022 in Boston, MA, USACancelled Appearance- Fan Expo Chicago 2022 - July 7-10, 2022 in Rosemont, IL, USA
Fan Expo Denver 2022 - July 1-3, 2022 in Denver, CO, USACancelled Appearance- Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 - May 26-29, 2022 in Anaheim, CA, USA
- Fan Expo St. Louis 2022 - May 13-15, 2022 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- Texas Frightmare Weekend 2022 - April 29 - May 1, 2022 in Dallas, TX, USA
- Calgary Expo 2022 - April 21-24, 2022 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- Fan Expo Philadelphia 2022 - April 8-10, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA, USA 2021
- Rhode Island Comic Con 2021 - November 5-7, 2021 in Providence, RI, USA
Queen City Con 2021 - October 8-10, 2021 in Charlotte, NC, USAConvention Cancelled- Fan Expo Dallas 2021 - September 17-19, 2021 in Dallas, TX, USA
22 confirmed guest appearances