Burt Young

American Actor
Burt Young was an acclaimed American actor known for his role as Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the iconic Rocky film series. He had a prolific career, appearing in numerous other popular movies spanning various genres.

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Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), known professionally as Burt Young, was an American actor. He played Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, his performance in the first installment of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Young also appeared in such films as Chinatown (1974), The Gambler (1974), The Killer Elite (1975), Convoy (1978), Uncle Joe Shannon (1978), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), A Summer to Remember (1985), Back to School (1986), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1990), Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), Transamerica (2005), Win Win (2011), and Bottom of the 9th (2019).

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Burt Young was an American actor who is best known for playing the role of Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series.

Burt Young’s real name was Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, but he was known professionally as Burt Young.

Burt Young was born on April 30, 1940, and passed away on October 8, 2023.

Burt Young had a prolific acting career, appearing in films such as Chinatown, The Gambler, The Killer Elite, Convoy, Once Upon a Time in America, The Pope of Greenwich Village, and many more.

Burt Young’s most famous role was as Paulie Pennino, Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law and best friend, in the Rocky film series. His performance in the first Rocky movie earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.