Quick Facts
Born:
1940-04-30
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
157 Total Roles
Burt Young
Acting
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Biography
Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), known professionally as Burt Young, was an American actor who played Rocky Balboa's friend Paulie in the Rocky film series. He also appeared in films such as Chinatown, The Gambler, and Once Upon a Time in America, and was a painter and a writer.
Known For
Rocky
Paulie Pennino
Once Upon a Time in America
Joe
Rocky IV
Paulie Pennino
Rocky II
Paulie Pennino
Rocky III
Paulie Pennino
Chinatown
Curly
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Eddy Mack
Rocky Balboa
Paulie Pennino
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Medium Rare Cold Case MOVIE | Harry |
| 2021 | The Final Code MOVIE | Detective |
| 2021 | Tomorrow's Today MOVIE | Luca |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | Beckman MOVIE | Salvatore |
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Road to the Lemon Grove MOVIE | Zio Vincenzo |
| 2019 | Vault MOVIE | Don Ruggiero |
| 2019 | Epiphany MOVIE | Crab Apple |
| 2019 | Six Children and One Grandfather MOVIE | Mr. Bloom |