He would eventually make his way from the streets to the NFL, but it was acting that proved to be his true calling. On January 14, 1948, Carl Weathers was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How Carl Weathers Got His Rocky Role by Insulting Sylvester ... had a short career in the NFL, playing one season for the Oakland Raiders. Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in ...

Sylvester Stallone and Rocky Cast Pay Tribute to Carl Weathers After Death: 'We Lost a Legend' The company released a teaser for the commercial on Jan. 9. It begins with former NFL tight end Rob G ...

With him are other gridiron greats like Terry Crews and Carl Weathers, who have seamlessly transitioned from the football field to the screen. Hence, here is a list of 5 NFL stars who have ...

NEW YORK — Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the ‘’Rocky’' movies, facing off against ...