Carl Weathers, who gave us countless amazing performances over the course of the past five decades, passed away at the age of 76. Weathers was best known as the star of the Rocky franchise, but he also starred in many amazing TV shows, starting with these five.
Street Justice
Following the success of Rocky and Predator, Weathers took the lead role in the ’90s series Street Justice, about a former Vietnam vet who now works as a cop.
In the Heat of the Night
After Street Justice wrapped up, Weathers also starred in the final two seasons of the police drama In the Heat of the Night, as the chief of the police Hampton Forbes.
Colony
Weathers always felt right at home in police procedurals, but if you want to see him explore different genres, his recurring role in the sci-fi series Colony is also worth checking out.
Arrested Development
If you want to discover Weathers’ funny side, you shouldn’t miss his meta and self-aware portrayal of himself in the cult comedy show Arrested Development, where he portrays Tobias Fünke’s acting coach.
The Mandalorian
The role of Greef Karga in The Mandalorian, the former leader of the Bounty Hunters’ Guild, marked Weathers’ final TV appearance and it introduced him to a whole new generation of Star Wars fans.
