Photos of Carl Weathers from Throughout His Filmography
Carl Weathers never needed digital doubles or motivational pep talks to look legendary. He walked onto a set, flexed once, and the camera decided it had already achieved its life goal. For decades, he carried the energy of a man who understood every lighting crew would eventually stop arguing and just follow him from scene to scene.
Whether throwing punches in action classics, ruling chaotic sci-fi jungles, or appearing in roles where shirts felt optional, he always delivered moments that looked iconic without even trying.
So here is a tour through his filmography, celebrating the effortless presence only he could pull off.
The Mandalorian (2019–2023)
Greef Karga stands as a magistrate and steady ally in a galaxy that keeps changing.
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Combat Carl delivers a deadpan action-figure confidence through one of his funniest voice roles.
Chicago Justice (2017)
Detective Forte projects calm authority in a procedural world built entirely on tense hallways.
The Comebacks (2007)
Coach Freddie Wiseman spoofs inspirational-mentor tropes with the precision of someone who invented them.
Arrested Development (2004–2013)
Carl Weathers plays Carl Weathers, teaching bargain-hungry acting tips with unsettling enthusiasm.
Little Nicky (2000)
Sargento Al Dillon slips into comedic chaos far from his usual action-driven characters.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Chubbs Peterson mentors a chaotic golfer while navigating life with a missing alligator-taken hand.
Shadow Warriors (1995)
An ATF agent's role returns him to straightforward action built on quiet leadership and tactical presence.
In the Heat of the Night (1993)
Vince Karlsen adds steady dramatic weight to a long-running television crime universe.
Action Jackson (1988)
Jericho Jackson headlines an attempted action franchise centered on relentless confidence and explosive stunts.
Street Justice (1987)
Talmadge Rollins brings ex-Marine determination to a revenge story built around precise physicality.
Predator (1987)
Al Dillon shares one of cinema’s most iconic greetings before trekking into extraterrestrial trouble.
The Celebrity (1986)
George fits seamlessly into a Miami-Vice-style world of suits, neon, and controlled authority.
Rocky IV (1985)
Apollo Creed delivers a showman’s final spectacle with patriotic flair, lights, and James Brown.
Rocky III (1982)
Apollo returns as a mentor, guiding a rival through beach training and necessary humility.
Death Hunt (1981)
Sundog operates in a rugged frontier thriller alongside veteran on-screen legends.
Rocky II (1979)
Apollo Creed pushes for a high-stakes rematch centered on pride, precision, and public image.
Force 10 from Navarone (1978)
Sergeant Weaver brings focused military discipline to an ensemble war mission.
Rocky (1976)
Apollo Creed emerges as a flamboyant champion whose theatrical entrances reshape sports-movie history.
Friday Foster (1975)
A boxer role marks an early glimpse of the presence that would define his career.