Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 76
The onetime football player played a host of roles in an acting career that lasted more than four decades.
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‘Beckham,’ ‘Sly’ and the Challenge of Objective Filmmaking
“The Last Dance” — the Michael Jordan-backed documentary about, well, him — has inspired several celebrities to commission their own biographical films.
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‘Sly’ Review: No More Mr. Tough Guy
This documentary from Thom Zimny tracks Sylvester Stallone’s life and career, though focuses too much on “Rocky” and “Rambo.”
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Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83
A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.