Carl Weathers
Actor
Los Angeles, CA
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".
Sci-fi Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
GalaxyCon Richmond 2024 - March 15-17, 2024 in Richmond, VAPassed Away Prior to Event 2023- Fan Expo San Francisco 2023 - November 24-26, 2023 in San Francisco, CA
- Edmonton Expo 2023 - September 15-17, 2023 in Edmonton, AB, Canada
- Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 - April 7-10, 2023 in London, UK
- Fan Expo Cleveland 2023 - March 24-26, 2023 in Cleveland, OH
- Fan Expo New Orleans 2023 - January 6-8, 2023 in New Orleans, LA 2022
- Fan Expo Canada 2022 - August 25-28, 2022 in Toronto, ON, Canada
Fan Expo Boston 2022 - August 12-14, 2022 in Boston, MACancelled Appearance- Fan Expo Chicago 2022 - July 7-10, 2022 in Rosemont, IL
Fan Expo Denver 2022 - July 1-3, 2022 in Denver, COCancelled Appearance- Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 - May 26-29, 2022 in Anaheim, CA
- Fan Expo St. Louis 2022 - May 13-15, 2022 in St. Louis, MO
- Calgary Expo 2022 - April 21-24, 2022 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- Fan Expo Philadelphia 2022 - April 8-10, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA 2021
- Fan Expo Dallas 2021 - September 17-19, 2021 in Dallas, TX
12 confirmed guest appearances
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