Carl Weathers in Happy Gilmore | 1996

Clip Name: Winning Gesture

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Carl Weathers in Happy Gilmore | 1996

Starring: Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen and Allen Covert
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
About this actor

Carl Weathers (born January 14, 1948) is an American actor, as well as former professional football player in the United States and Canada. He is best known for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky series of films. He also played Dillon in the first Predator movie, Chubbs Peterson in Happy Gilmore and Little Nicky, and made guest appearances in the television series Arrested Development. Weathers was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from St. Augustine High School in 1966 and then went to Long Beach City College and San Diego State University. Outside of acting, he is a member of both Big Brothers and the United States Olympic Committee. In February 1973 he married Mary Ann Castle with whom he has two children. They were divorced in July 1983. In February 1984 he married Rhona Unsell. He married Jennifer Peterson, his third wife, in 2007. They divorced in 2009. Weathers played football both collegiately and professionally as a linebacker. He started his college career in 1966...