What Happened To The Actors Of The First “Predator” Movie

It’s been 35 years since it was released “Predator”, the American action and science fiction film that became a benchmark in cinema. How to forget that alien creature that hunted humans and became a real danger to an elite special force, led by Vietnam War veteran Major Alan ‘Dutch’ Schaeffer’. Due to its success, three direct sequels were released: “Predator 2” (1990), “Predators” (2020) and “The Predator” (2018), as well as the prequel “Prey” (2022), which takes place 300 years before the first film.

Although more than three decades have passed since its release, those who saw the film wonder what happened to the actors who appeared in it. If you are also one of them, do not worry, we will tell you about it below.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

arnold schwarzenegger brought to life war veteran Major Alan ‘Dutch’ Schaeffer, who was the leader of the US special forces group that went to Guatemala to rescue a presidential cabinet minister kidnapped by a guerrilla group. When he arrives in the area he discovers that the mission was different: to destroy a rebel camp, he also realizes that his team was being watched by an unknown creature that likes to hunt humans.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Major Alan ‘Dutch’ Schaeffer in “Predator” (Photo: 20th Century Fox)

outside the cinema, became Governor of California in 2003. After managing him, he resumed his acting career in 2011, the last movie he recorded being “Terminator: Dark Fate” (2019). He was born on July 30, 1947 and is currently 75 years old.

Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the fifth "Austria World Summit 2021" on current climate issues, at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, on July 1, 2021 (Photo: Alex Halada / AFP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks at the fifth “Austrian World Summit 2021” on current climate issues, at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, on July 1, 2021 (Photo: Alex Halada / AFP)

CARL WEATHER

Carl Weathers played George Dillona former comrade in the United States Army Special Forces, who also relocates to the jungle.

Their last participation in the world of entertainment was with “The Mandalorian” (2019), where he gives life to Greef Karga. He was born on January 14, 1948 and is currently 74 years old.

BILL DUKE

Bill Duke had the role of MacEliota veteran of the Vietnam War, who belongs to the group commanded by ‘Dutch’.

He continued in the world of acting, where he also served as director on “Not Easily Broken” (2009) and “Hoodlum” (1997), Among other films. his last performance was in “High Flying Bird” (2019). He was born on February 26, 1943 and is currently 79 years old.

Shane Black

Shane Black brought Rick Hawkins to life, technician and radio operator, who was the youngest of the group and was characterized by his sense of humor. He is the first victim of the Predator.

In addition to having acted in seven more productions such as “RoboCop 3” and “Best… Impossible” also served as producer, director and screenwriter, these last two in “Iron Man 3” and “The Predator” (2018). He was born on December 16, 1961 and is currently in his 60s.

ELPIDIA CARRILLO

Elpidia Carrillo has the role of Anna, the guerrilla captured by Dutch’s team. She becomes the only survivor of the special forces group’s attack against the guerrillas, not only that, because she knows of the existence of a supernatural hunter.

Continuous acting in dozens of productions such as “Euphoria”, “Nashville”, among others; she is also a director. The Mexican was born on August 16, 1961 and is currently 60 years old.

JESSE VENTURA

Jesse Ventura put himself in the skin of Blain Cooper, a war veteran who always chews tobacco and wears a cowboy hat. He always carries a multi-barreled machine gun with him.

After having debuted with “Predator”, appeared in “Demolition Man”, “Batman and Robin” and “The Drunk”. He dabbled in politics and became Governor of Minnesota between 1999 and 2003. He now has a political platform called “Jesse Ventura’s Die First Then Quit”. The wrestling fighter, radio broadcaster and Navy veteran was born on January 4, 1999.

SONNY LANDHAM

Sonny Landham plays Billy Sole, a very quiet Native American tracker who is descended from the Comanche tribe. He also knows the legend of the alien.

He tried to enter politics: in 2003, ran for governor of Kentucky and in 2008 for senator, but was not elected. He was born on February 11, 1941 and passed away on August 17, 2017 at the age of 76.