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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 ...
Burt Young was a character actor who played tough thugs and gangsters in films like Rocky, Chinatown and The Killer Elite. He died in 2023 at the age of 83 and was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Paulie in Rocky.
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Oct 19, 2023 · Burt Young, a former boxer who found fame playing tough guys in Hollywood, died earlier this month, according to his manager.
Oct 18, 2023 · Burt Young, a burly Queens-bred actor who leveraged a weary gravitas and bare-knuckled demeanor to build a prolific career as a Hollywood tough guy in films like “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in...
Oct 19, 2023 · The Italian-American star played Paulie Pennino, Rocky's friend and brother-in-law, in six films. He also appeared in TV shows such as The Sopranos and M*A*S*H, and was a painter after his acting career.
Oct 19, 2023 · The actor, who also appeared in 'Chinatown' and 'The Killer Elite', was known for his tough-guy roles and boxing skills. He was a friend and mentor to Sylvester Stallone, who praised his work and intelligence.
Oct 19, 2023 · The actor, who played Paulie in six of the "Rocky" films, also appeared in movies by Sergio Leone, Robert Aldrich and Uli Edel. He had a long and prolific career in film and TV, with roles ranging from thugs to mobsters to fathers.
