Sylvester Stallone

Robert 'Rocky' Balboa

Talia Shire

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Burt Young

Paulie Pennino

Carl Weathers

Apollo Creed

Mr. T

Clubber Lang

Burgess Meredith

Mickey Goldmill

Tony Burton

Tony 'Duke' Evers

Hulk Hogan

Thunderlips

Al Silvani

Al

Wally Taylor

Clubber Lang's Manager

Don Sherman

Andy

Stu Nahan

Title Rematch Commentator

Bill Baldwin

Title Rematch Commentator

Lou Fillipo

Rematch Referee

Mario Machado

Interviewer

Frank Stallone Jr.

Singer / Opponent

Eddie Smith

Clubber's Cornerman

Chino 'Fats' Williams

Derelict

LeRoy Neiman

Special Appearance

Bob Minor

Challenger

Julius LeFlore

Challenger

Tony Brubaker

Challenger

Charles A. Tamburro

Challenger

Jophery C. Brown

Challenger

Gilbert B. Combs

Challenger

Alex Brown

Opponent

David R. Ellis

Opponent

Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog (voice)(uncredited)