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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Happy Gilmore 2' Review: Adam Sandler Delivers A Surprisingly Funny, Feel-Good Sequel
Happy Gilmore 2 I didn't expect much going into Adam Sandler's newest movie. I suppose I haven't expected a lot out of Sandler in a very long time, though his early films were some of my favorite comedies when I was young. Billy Maddison, Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer. I still get a little teary-eyed when Robbie sings to Julia on the airplane in that last one. Maybe those low expectations made all the difference, or maybe I just allowed myself to enjoy the nostalgia. Whatever the case, I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I enjoyed Happy Gilmore 2, a sequel three decades in the making and one that I assumed would be little more than a Netflix cash grab. It's not as good as the original, and it relies heavily on that film for most of its jokes and plot points, but as far as sequels go this was actually really fun and lighthearted and, dare I say, wholesome. It's a sports movie and a movie about family and friendship and redemption. It's exactly what I needed to watch at the moment, even though 2025 is making 'upbeat optimism' a theme. We've seen that earnestness play out in both James Gunn's Superman and Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps this year. Really, all three MCU films in 2025 touch on the power of goodness and redemption. Captain America: Brave New World's climactic showdown ends with a treacly speech about doing the right thing. Thunderbolts showed us the true power of the group hug to overcome . . . mental illness? For me, none of these superhero films really nailed what they set out to achieve, or at least never quite lined up the story and tone. Superman's optimism was marred by a weird undercurrent of cynicism baked into the film. Clark Kent's real parents (spoilers) were actually diabolical space villains, directing their offspring to conquer Earth and spread his seed. Fantastic Four hammered home the fact that the quartet was 'family' over and over again without ever really feeling like one. And so it is in Happy Gilmore 2, a goofy and largely by-the-books underdog movie, that we find an actually successful attempt at genuine optimism, with a story that earns its feel-good outcome. Maybe the comeback kid sports-movie formula just works better than the superhero formula when it comes to settling on a tone, or maybe I'm just bored to tears with superhero movies these days. Spoilers ahead. The Gilmore Family Three decades have passed in both the real world and the fictional world of Happy Gilmore 2. Our hero made it big after his first golf tournament victory. He married Virginia (Julie Bowen) and they rapidly knocked out five kids, finally getting the daughter they hoped for on the fifth try. (Happy landed a Trojan condoms sponsorship thanks to all this procreation). But just when everything seemed to be going his way, tragedy. A golfing accident kills Virginia, who was really standing in the wrong place at the wrong time, and Happy gives up the game for good. He also gives up paying the bills, earning money and staying sober. Now a single father of five, he hits the bottle hard, wracked with guilt and overcome with grief. He loses his grandma's house, moves the kids to a bad neighborhood and gets a job at a grocery store. When the story picks up, his four boys have all moved out and have various jobs they're mostly terrible at, the apples not having fallen very far from the proverbial tree. Only his daughter, Vienna (Sunny Sandler) remains at home – and golfer, John Daly, who lives in the garage. When Happy learns that Vienna has a real shot at becoming a professional ballet dancer, he discovers that it will come with a price-tag in the tune of several hundred thousand dollars. The only way to come up with that kind of money is to return to the world of pro golf. Of course, he's not only incredibly rusty, he's also a shameless drunk. Happy's first outing at a golf course ends in disaster when he falls asleep at the wheel of his golf cart and crashes it into another cart driven by Margaret Qualley, very nearly killing her. To avoid jail time, he's given a court order to attend a radical sobriety program which, he discovers, is run by none other than the angry orderly, Hal L (Ben Stiller) from the first film. Happy Gilmore 2 (It is a little ironic that Stiller's character has a name plucked right off the Severed floor of Lumen Industries, but this was his character's name in the first film also, though he was not credited for the role). While things aren't all sunshine and roses in the program, the break from booze does improve Happy's golf game. His return to the sport is, at first, a triumphant one. Into this mix comes Benny Safdie's character, Frank Manatee. Safdie directed Sandler in Uncut Gems, so he's a natural pick for this sequel's villain. The halitosis-suffering rich boy has started his own version of golf, which he calls Maxi Golf (an obvious parody of 'innovative' new golf formats like LIV and TGL). He wants Happy to join, but Happy refuses, so Manatee uses his connections to get Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) released from the mental institution he's been committed to for the past 29 years. But Shooter finds Maxi Golf so repugnant that even a chance at beating Happy when the two leagues compete isn't enticing enough to get him onboard. One thing leads to another. Things go wrong (as they must) and our hero faces a crisis of confidence as his past comes roaring back to haunt him. Old rivals become friends. Various bit parts from the first film resurface here, though not all of those actors are still with us (RIP Carl Weathers et alia). There are so many cameos, from Eminem to Steve Buscemi to golfers like Rory McIlroy and other athletes like Travis Kelce. It's quite the celebrity parade, but for the most part it works. By far the MVP of the entire film, however, is someone I had never heard of before: Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper / singer / actor / producer who absolutely steals every scene he's in. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, plays Oscar. Fired from his bussing job at the golf club, Happy takes him on as his new caddie. Oscar knows nothing about golf, but quickly rises to the occasion, unleashing a surprising skill-set and loads of charm in the process. Oscar not only tips the scales in Happy's favor in the final showdown, he tips the scales for the movie as a whole, tap-tapping it over the finish line (and yes, I know I'm mixing sports metaphors here). Oscar and Happy I also really enjoyed the focus on Happy's family and his struggle with sobriety. All of that really struck home with me, though I'm admittedly a sucker for this kind of story (please watch Shrinking on Apple TV). I enjoy being able to root for heroes even when they're flawed, especially when I can relate to their shortcomings. There's a scene where Happy sees his kids cheering for him on the sidelines and in Happy's mind they transform from the adults they are now, to the little kids they used to be. I admit, without shame, that this really struck a chord. I may have shed a tear or two. I was a teenager when I first watched Happy Gilmore. Now I'm a middle-aged man with teenagers of my own. My youngest is the age I was when the first movie came out. Happy's 'happy place' used to be Victoria in lingerie holding two pitchers of beer. But now Victoria is gone and he doesn't drink. He needs to replace that happy place with a new one: Watching silly videos on his phone while on the toilet; a pretty nurse with good cholesterol results; medium-sized pants that fit. This is what it's like as you get older. New joys and new priorities. Being proud of your kids as they grow up, but missing the children they once were. Missing your own youth, also, your old loves, long lost passions and ambitions that have fizzled out. A sadder version of this movie would have Johnny Cash singing over it, 'What have I become, my sweetest friend? Everyone I know goes away in the end.' But this is not a sad movie. It's a happy movie. It's right there in the title. And most of the people Happy knew are here still, and more besides. Happy struggles with his drinking problem, his grief, the disappointments life stacks on our shoulders, but he overcomes it all. This is a sports movie, a comeback movie. A movie about a plucky, irreverent underdog who wins everyone over in the end and learns to forgive himself for good measure. It's incredibly stupid at times, almost certainly relies too much on callbacks to the original, and is about as lowbrow as they come. But I don't care. It's still great. A worthy sequel that honors the original. Happy Gilmore 2 is cheesy and silly and fun and hopeful. Better yet, it made me feel something, which is more than I can say for a lot of what Hollywood churns out these days. Here's my video review: What did you think of Happy Gilmore 2?
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Adam Sandler's net worth revealed: How much did he make from original Happy Gilmore?
Adam Sandler's net worth is the result of three decades of success as a comedy powerhouse. The Mark Twain Prize-winning actor, writer, and producer rose from humble beginnings in Brooklyn and Manchester, New Hampshire, to become one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. His latest project, Happy Gilmore 2, brings back one of his most iconic characters. Adam Sandler's net worth of $440 million is attributed to his successful three-decade career in comedy and film. (Netflix via AP)(AP) Also Read: Adam Sandler's family stars in Happy Gilmore 2: All about wife Jackie and his two daughters What is Adam Sandler's net worth? Sandler's net worth is estimated at a staggering $440 million, thanks to his career in films and comedy spanning over decades, as reported by Parade. In 2020 alone, he earned around $41 million. By 2023, his reported earnings soared to $73 million, making him the highest-paid actor of that year. With consistent box office hits and lucrative Netflix deals, the actor and comedian has maintained his bank balance well. Sandler is reportedly paid $20 million per film. This figure excludes the box office points, which must bring his grand total for a movie to even higher if it turns into a box office blockbuster. His films have collectively grossed over $3 billion at the box office in ticket sales. Also Read: 'Happy Gilmore 2' budget and how much did Adam Sandler get paid for Netflix movie Adam Sandler's earnings from original Happy Gilmore Happy Gilmore, which was released in 1996, was made on a $12 million budget and ended with a gross collection of $41 million. The film not only cemented his presence at the box office, but he reportedly also earned a $2 million salary. The same year, though Bulletproof underperformed, Sandler made a huge comeback in 1998 with The Wedding Singer. The movie turned out to be a box office hit as it earned $123 million on just an $18 million budget.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Original Happy Gilmore cast now as long-awaited sequel airs on Netflix
Happy Gilmore 2 finally lands on Netflix as fans get another glimpse of Adam Sandler's iconic character Happy nearly 30 years later. Happy Gilmore 2 has finally landed on Netflix, with comedy lovers gearing up to watch the long awaited sequel this weekend. Adam Sandler reprises one of his most iconic roles, stepping back into the shoes of the wild ex-hockey player who discovers an unexpected talent for golf. Nearly 30 years after the original, the sequel finds Happy grappling with a sudden tragedy that pushes him to pick up golf once more - this time to support his daughter Vienna (played by Sunny Sandler) as she chases her dream of becoming a dancer. Packed with plenty of cameos and laughs, the movie hasn't yet received a Rotten Tomatoes score but is sure to delight fans of the first film, the Mirror reports. With many original cast members returning for cameos, let's take a look at what the stars have been up to over the past two decades. Adam Sandler The legendary comedian Adam Sandler starred in the original comedy and of course returns for the sequel as the washed-up hockey player turned golfer. Almost 30 years later, the 58-year-old Sandler has become one of Hollywood's most successful comic actors, staring in hits like The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Click and Grown Ups. He has also expanded his range with acclaimed dramatic roles in films such as Punch-Drunk Love, Uncut Gems and Hustle, along with lending his voice to Dracula in the popular Hotel Transylvania animated series. Away from the spotlight, Sandler has been married to Jacqueline 'Jackie' Sandler since 2003. The couple has two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, both of whom have appeared alongside their dad in the coming-of-age comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah as well as Happy Gilmore 2. Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald is widely recognised by fans as Happy's fiery rival, Shooter McGavin, a role he reprises in the sequel. His career also includes notable appearances in films such as Thelma and Louise - where he starred opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis - Leave It to Beaver, Requiem for a Dream and The House Bunny. Off-screen, McDonald has been married to actress Lupe Gidley since 1992, and the couple has four children: three daughters and a son. Julie Bowen Julie Bowen played Happy's love interest, Virginia Venit, in the original Happy Gilmore and has since become a household name for her role as Claire Dunphy on the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. She portrayed Claire for over a decade, earning six Primetime Emmy nominations and winning two awards. Bowen returns for Happy Gilmore 2 and, off-screen, married real estate investor and software developer Scott Phillips in 2004. The couple has three sons, but Bowen filed for divorce in February 2018, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalised later that September. Frances Bay Legendary Canadian comedian France Bay played Happy's grandmother in the original Happy Gilmore and become a beloved screen icon with memorable roles in shows like Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Cheers and Seinfeld. Following the first film she went on to star in the likes of Charmed, Grey's Anatomy and The Middle as well as films like Stranger than Fiction and The Wedding Planner. Unfortunately, Bay will not be appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 as she passed away at the age of 92 in 2011, due to complications from pneumonia. Allen Covert Allen Covert, a longtime collaborator of Sandler, played Otto, the homeless man who eventually becomes Happy's caddy in the 1996 film. He returns for the sequel, having also co-starred alongside Sandler in hits like Big Daddy, The Wedding Singer, Anger Management, and 50 First Dates. Covert has been involved in nearly all of Sandler's projects, either as a supporting actor or producer, and has announced plans to launch his own production company aimed at bringing R-rated comedies back to the big screen. He married Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom in 2006 but filed for divorce in 2019. Richard Kiel Known as the 'Gentle Giant' for his towering height of 7 feet 1.5 inches, Richard Kiel famously portrayed the James Bond villain Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. He also played Happy's intimidating boss, Mr. Larson, in the original Happy Gilmore film, but sadly will not appear in the sequel. Kiel passed away from heart disease on September 10, 2014, just three days shy of his 75th birthday. Kiel was married to Faye Daniels from 1960 to 1973, and then married Diane Rogers in 1974. They remained together until his passing, raising four children and welcoming nine grandchildren during their 40-year marriage. Ben Stiller A-list comedy star Ben Stiller played an uncredited role as the abusive elderly Hal, who torments Happy's grandmother in the original Happy Gilmore. Since then, Stiller has become internationally known for his roles in Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents and the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as more dramatic parts in While We're Young, The Meyerowitz Stories and Brad's Status. In addition to acting, Stiller has directed several of his most iconic films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. More recently, he has earned praise for directing episodes of the acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Severance. Outside of his career, Stiller has been married to actress Christine Taylor since 2000. The couple, who have co-starred in multiple films, briefly separated in 2017 but reunited while living together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They share two children, a daughter, Ella, and a son, Quinn. Carl Weathers One of the most beloved characters from the original Happy Gilmore is Carl Weathers as Happy's coach, Chubbs Peterson, who famously lost a hand to an alligator. Weathers is also well-known for playing a fictionalised version of himself on Arrested Development. Before venturing into comedy, he earned fame for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, as well as portraying Colonel Al Dillon in the original Predator alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. In recent years, Weathers made a major comeback starring as Greef Karga in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian, a performance that earned him an Emmy nomination. Happy Gilmore 2 pays frequent tribute to Weathers, who sadly passed away last year at the age of 76 from suspected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He was married three times and is survived by his partner of ten years, Christine Kludjian.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Happy Gilmore 2' works because it has something for the woke and Trump crowds
Whether you're a liberal or a conservative, it's not hard to find parts of Happy Gilmore's personality that fit your world view. There's a danger in trying to pull too much hidden meaning from an Adam Sandler movie. For years, the comedian-turned-actor has starred in films that provide a few belly laughs ‒ at least for those of us with a certain sense of humor ‒ but not a lot of in-depth social commentary on the human condition. With Sandler, dating to his time as a "Saturday Night Live" cast member during the early 1990s, what you see is mostly what you get. With his style of comedy, you either love it or you don't. Except for the original "Happy Gilmore" and "The Wedding Singer," I find most of his movies unwatchable. Yet there was something about the original "Happy" movie, featuring a failed hockey player who turns into an irreverent golfing sensation, that inspired a cult following and compelled Hollywood to greenlight a sequel almost 30 years after the first movie's debut. After much more thought than a healthy person probably should give to such matters, I believe I've discovered why Happy Gilmore makes his fans happy: He's a character who appeals to both the woke- and the MAGA-oriented in our tribal society. The subtle genius of 'Happy Gilmore' If you remember any tidbits of the first movie, the MAGA side of Happy Gilmore's personality was easy to see, two decades before Donald Trump's first successful run for the presidency. As a hockey fan, Happy was a man's man. He had a short temper and a tendency for settling problems with his fists. He hated effeminate intellectual types, like the tax collector who was preparing to sell his grandmother's home at auction. If Trump says what a lot of people are thinking, Happy did what a lot of people would like to do ‒ either by taking a whack at those who annoyed him or tossing them through glass doors. In the first movie, after discovering his talent for hitting long drives, Happy joined a professional golfing circuit, modeled after the real-life PGA Tour, then made a mockery of the sport's stuffy traditions and mannerisms. Opinion: I'm taking a stand against jacked-up airline fees by taking the middle seat Parts of the story are very familiar. "Caddyshack" was another golfing movie that poked fun at the snobbery of the country club set and the decadent lives its members led. Happy and his followers in the first movie seem to identify strongly with the Make America Great Again crowd of modern-day politics, too. Happy's supporters at golf tournaments were bikers and other free-spirited individuals who delighted in following their Everyman hero's lead and defying rules and conventions aimed at ruining the common person's fun. Happy was Trump before Trump burst onto the political scene. Don't forget that Happy had another side That's not all, though: The Happy of the original movie was a pretty woke guy, too. Consider the people in his inner circle: There's his mentor, a Black former golfer. His caddy is a homeless person he meets at his first pro event. His main love interest is the smart and capable tour communications director, who is dismissed by chauvinistic men in her life. His role model is his elderly grandmother. Opinion: Undocumented immigrants are easy to demonize. Punish businesses instead. Happy seems to see the value in people regardless of their gender, social status, color or age. While he is short-tempered and prone to violence, he also is quick to show forgiveness and compassion toward the less fortunate. That was the hidden genius of the first movie. Happy had traits that were relatable to people at both ends of our society's fragmented political spectrum. Die-hard conservatives and raging liberals alike could cherry-pick some of Happy's traits and claim him as their own. So how did this character development translate in "Happy Gilmore 2"? Same old Happy, with a few twists The new Happy, 30 years older and maybe somewhat wiser, hasn't mellowed all that much. He's still quick to use his fists to settle problems, or even toss those who bother him into a nearby lobster tank. He also has four sons who have grown into regular working Joes, all doing manual labor jobs and sharing their dad's pugilistic tendencies. "Money is for snobs," one of them declares early in the movie. Happy has a new live-in house guest − former pro golfer John Daly, an unabashed Trump supporter in real life, who plays himself in the movie. (Don't worry; there are plenty of other cameos from athletes, sportscasters and other celebrities to keep the surprises coming throughout the movie.) Happy 2.0 still has qualities that should also endear him to liberals. His new caddy is played by Bad Bunny, a Hispanic singer who endorsed Kamala Harris in last year's election. His allies in the movie include the son of his Black golfing mentor from the first movie and a transgender Black woman. Happy spends a large portion of the movie trying to get his daughter into ballet school − in Paris, of all places − and he ends up defending some of the stodgy traditions he mocked in the first movie. In short, whether you're a liberal or a conservative, it's not hard to find parts of Happy's personality that fit your world view. Whether that was by accident or design, it may explain why Hollywood thought movie fans would be willing to walk the course with Happy Gilmore again after all these years. Blake Fontenay is USA TODAY's commentary editor.
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Happy Gilmore cast: Where are they now from award wins to tragic loss of legends
Adam Sandler has finally resurrected his most iconic role in Happy Gilmore 2, which hit Netflix on Friday Happy Gilmore 2 has finally arrived on Netflix, with countless comedy fans expected to tune into the long-awaited sequel this weekend. Returning to one of his most beloved roles, Adam Sandler once again steps into the shoes of the rambunctious ex-hockey player who discovers a talent for unconventional golfing. In the sequel, which is nearly 30 years in the making, Happy is left reeling after an unexpected tragedy and is compelled to take up golfing once again to help his daughter, Vienna (played by Sunny Sandler), pursue her dreams of being a dancer. Featuring cameos galore and plenty of gags, the movie hasn't received a Rotten Tomatoes rating just yet but is guaranteed to go down a treat with die-hard fans of the original. With plenty of returning stars from the original film set to make appearances, let's take a look at what the cast have been up to in the last 20 years. Adam Sandler Iconic funnyman Adam Sandler led the original comedy and of course returns for the sequel as the washed up hockey player who becomes a golfer. Nearly 30 years after the sequel, Sandler, 58, has become one of the most successful comic actors in Hollywood, starring in hits like The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Click and Grown Ups. He's also branched out his career with a number of acclaimed dramatic roles, including Punch-Drunk Love, Uncut Gems and Hustle, as well as voicing Dracula in the hit Hotel Transylvania animated series. Outside of showbiz, Sandler has been married to his wife Jaqueline 'Jackie' Sandler since 2003. They have two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, both of whom appeared with their dad in the coming-of-age comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah as well as Happy Gilmore 2. Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald is best known to fans as Happy's volatile rival, Shooter McGavin, who also returns for the sequel. He's also had roles in major films like Thelma and Louise, opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis, Leave It to Beaver, Requiem for a Dream and The House Bunny. Away from the screen, he's been married to actress Lupe Gidley since 1992 and have three daughters and a son together. Julie Bowen Julie Bowen portrayed Happy's love interest Virginia Venit in the original film and has since become a household name for her role as Claire Dunphy in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. She held the role for over a decade and was nominated six times for a Primetime Emmy Award, taking home two trophies. Bowen is also returning for Happy Gilmore 2, and away from the screen married real estate investor and software developer Scott Phillips in 2004. They have three sons together, though Bowen filed for divorce from Phillips citing irreconcilable differences in February 2018. It was finalised in September that year. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Frances Bay Legendary Canadian comedian Frances Bay portrayed Happy's grandmother in the original film after becoming a screen legend with roles in shows like Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Cheers and Seinfeld. After the first film she went on to star in the likes of Charmed, Grey's Anatomy and The Middle whilst also scoring roles in films like Stranger than Fiction and The Wedding Planner. Sadly, she won't be appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 as she passed away at the age of 92 in 2011, due to complications from pneumonia. Allen Covert Sandler's frequent collaborator Allen Covert portrayed homeless man Otto in the 1996 flick, eventually becoming Happy's caddy. He'll be back in the sequel after co-starring with the comedy star in films including Big Daddy, The Wedding Singer, Anger Management and 50 First Dates. Covert has been either a supporting actor or producer for almost all of Sandler's projects and shared he has plans to found his own production company to support the return of R-rated comedies to cinemas. He was married to Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom in 2006, though he filed for divorce in 2019. Richard Kiel 'Gentle Giant' Richard Kiel was known for his incredible height of 7 feet 1.5 inches and famously portrayed the James Bond villain Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. He also played Happy's intimidating boss Mr Larson in the original film, though unfortunately won't return in the sequel. Kiel passed away from heart disease on 10th September, 2014, three days before his 75th birthday. Kiel was previously married to Faye Daniels from 1960-1973. He then married Diane Rogers a year later and they remained together until his death, welcoming four children and nine grandchildren over their 40-year marriage. Ben Stiller A-list comedy actor took on an uncredited role as the abusive orderly Hal who torments Happy's grandma in the original movie. He's since become globally recognised for his roles in Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents and the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as more dramatic parts in While We're Young, The Meyerowitz Stories and Brad's Status. Stiller has also directed several of his most iconic films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He has since received acclaim for director episodes of the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Severance. Away from his career, Stiller has been married to actress Christine Taylor since 2000, going on to star together in several films. They temporarily separated in 2017, but reconciled when they lived together during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have a daughter, Ella, and a son, Quinn. Carl Weathers One of the most fondly remembered parts of the original Happy Gilmore is Carl Weathers as Happy's coach, Chubb Peterson, who famously had his hand bitten off by an alligator. He was also remembered for portraying a fictionalised version of himself in Arrested Development, though before turning to comedy was known for his iconic portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, as well as Colonel Al Dillon in the original Predator film with Arnold Schwarzenegger. In recent years Weathers returned to the mainstream by playing Greef Karga in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian, picking up an Emmy nomination for his performance. Happy Gilmore 2 frequently plays tribute to the star, as Weathers sadly died last year at the age of 76 from a suspected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He married three times though was survived by his partner of 10 years Christine Kludjian.
