Apollo Creed — Rocky Character Profile

About Apollo Creed

Charismatic heavyweight champion who evolves from Rocky's rival to his closest friend and mentor.

Apollo Creed — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Boxing, Showmanship, Strategy, Speed, Public relations

• Strength: 8.5/10
• Intelligence: 7.5/10
• Charisma: 9.5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 9/10

Quick Facts about Apollo Creed

Occupation

boxing trainer, professional boxer

Apollo Creed's Known Relations

• Adonis Creed — Child
• Tony "Duke" Evers — Student of
• Ivan Drago — Enemy

Apollo Creed appears in 4 titles

• Rocky (1976)
• Rocky II (1979) — character page
• Rocky III (1982) — character page
• Rocky IV (1985) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

Carl Weathers

Appears in

Rocky (1976)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Apollo Creed — Social Subject/Media — TV Commentator (George O'Hanlon)

  Champion's high-profile entrance and fight covered by media.

• Apollo Creed — Alliance Teammate — Apollo's Corner (DeForest Covan)

  Corner team providing medical and tactical support during the fight.

• Apollo Creed — Conflict Rival Trainer — Mickey Goldmill (Burgess Meredith)

  Trainers of opposing fighters with contrasting preparation styles.

• Apollo Creed — Alliance Cornerman — Paulie Pennino (Burt Young)

  Paulie steps into the corner to support Rocky against Apollo.

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