Carl Weathers-who starred in 'Rocky' movies and 'The Mandalorian,dies at 76.

Carl Weathers,best known for playing Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films died thursday at age 76.

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His acting career spanned five decades and included 75 movie and Tv appearances, Know more about the departed star below.

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Carl Weathers,born on january 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Luoisiana started out as a footballer before making a name for himself in the acting sphere.

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He played as a linebacker in seven games for the team in 1970 and helped them win the AFC West Division title.

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Beginning his acting career in 1975, Carl Weathers initially played small parts in two blaxploitation films

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He played his character Apollo Creed in four Rocky installments until his character died in Rock IV in 1985.

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Carl Weathers married thrice in his life. He first married Mary Ann Castle and the couple had two children, Jason weathers and Matthew Weathers.

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They were married between 1973 and 1983. Weathers then married Rohna Unsell, the following year. His third and last marriage with Jenmifer Peterson was between 2007 and 2009.

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