Rocky Cast
The cast of Rocky.
Sylvester Stallone
as Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Sylvester Stallone plays Robert 'Rocky' Balboa, a down-on-his-luck boxer who gets a shot at the heavyweight championship.

Talia Shire
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Talia Shire portrays Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino, a shy pet shop worker who becomes Rocky's love interest.

Burt Young
as Paulie Pennino

Burt Young plays Paulie Pennino, Rocky's best friend and brother-in-law who has a complex relationship with him.

Carl Weathers
as Apollo Creed

Carl Weathers portrays Apollo Creed, the charismatic and confident heavyweight champion who challenges Rocky.

Burgess Meredith
as Mickey Goldmill

Burgess Meredith plays Mickey Goldmill, an experienced boxing trainer who becomes Rocky's mentor.

Thayer David
as George 'Miles' Jergens

Thayer David portrays George 'Miles' Jergens, the promoter who organizes the fight between Rocky and Apollo.

Joe Spinell
as Tony Gazzo

Joe Spinell plays Tony Gazzo, a loan shark who employs Rocky as an enforcer.

Jimmy Gambina
as Mike

Jimmy Gambina portrays Mike, a friend of Rocky who supports him throughout his boxing journey.

Bill Baldwin
as Fight Announcer

Bill Baldwin plays the Fight Announcer, providing commentary during Rocky's fights.

Al Silvani
as Cut Man

Al Silvani portrays the Cut Man, who helps Rocky with injuries during his fights.

George Memmoli
as Ice Rink Attendant

George Memmoli plays the Ice Rink Attendant, a minor character who interacts with Rocky.

Jodi Letizia
as Marie

Jodi Letizia portrays Marie, a young girl from the neighborhood who becomes friends with Rocky.

Diana Lewis
as TV Commentator
George O'Hanlon
as TV Commentator
Larry Carroll
as TV Interviewer
Stan Shaw
as Dipper
Don Sherman
as Bartender
Billy Sands
as Club Fight Announcer
Pedro Lovell
as Club Fighter
DeForest Covan
as Apollo's Corner
Simmy Bow
as Club Corner Man
Tony Burton
as Tony "Duke" Evers
Hank Rolike
as Apollo Corner Man
Shirley O'Hara
as Secretary
Kathleen Parker
as Paulie's Date
Frank Stallone Jr.
as Streetcorner Singer
Lloyd Kaufman
as Drunk
Jane Marla Robbins
as Owner of Pet Shop
Jack Hollander
as Fats
Joe Sorbello
as Bodyguard
Christopher Avildsen
as Chiptooth
Frankie Van
as Club Fight Referee
Lou Fillipo
as Championship Fight Announcer
Paris Eagle
as Fighter
Frank Stallone Sr.
as Timekeeper
Robert L. Tangrea
as Streetcorner Singer
Peter Glassberg
as Streetcorner Singer
William E. Ring
as Streetcorner Singer
Joseph C. Giambelluc
as Streetcorner Singer
Joe Frazier
as Himself
Michael Dorn
as Apollo Creed's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Arnold Johnson
as Spectator (uncredited)
Stu Nahan
as Fight Commentator (uncredited)
Frank Pesce
as Spectator (uncredited)
Lavelle Roby
as Mary Anne Creed (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
as Reporter (uncredited)
John Pleshette
as Aftershave Commercial Director (uncredited)
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