Sylvester Stallone Robert 'Rocky' Balboa Talia Shire Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa Burt Young Paulie Pennino Carl Weathers Apollo Creed Burgess Meredith Mickey Goldmill Tony Burton Tony 'Duke' Evers Joe Spinell Tony Gazzo Leonard Gaines Agent Sylvia Meals Mary Anne Creed Frank McRae Meat Foreman (uncredited) Al Silvani Cutman (uncredited) John Pleshette Director (uncredited) Stu Nahan Announcer (uncredited) Bill Baldwin Commentator (uncredited) Jerry Ziesmer Salesman (uncredited) Paul Micale Father Carmine (uncredited) Earl Montgomery Employment Manager (uncredited) Herb Nanas Employment Manager (uncredited) Stuart K. Robinson Johnny (uncredited) Frank Stallone Jr. Singer (uncredited) Charles 'Honi' Coles Singer (uncredited) Taurean Blacque Lawyer (uncredited) Roberto Durán Fighter (uncredited) Lou Fillipo Referee (uncredited) Grainger Hines Emergency Room Aide (uncredited) Ava Lazar White Hunter (uncredited) Tony Munafo Boxer (uncredited) Samuel Davis Apollo's Bodyguard (uncredited)