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) 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 Singer (uncredited) Charles 'Honi' Coles Singer (uncredited) Taurean Blacque Lawyer (uncredited) Roberto Durán Fighter (uncredited) Grainger Hines Emergency Room Aide (uncredited) Ava Lazar White Hunter (uncredited) René Le Vant Young Lugger (uncredited) Paul McCrane Young Patient (uncredited) Sonny Melendrez Reporter (uncredited) Tony Munafo Boxer (uncredited) Hank Rolike Cornerman (uncredited) David L. Ross Reporter (uncredited) Fran Ryan Adrian's Nurse (uncredited) Rutanya Alda Doctor Cooper (uncredited)