Actor · Writer
Burt Young
Burt Young has worked on 118 movies and 25 TV shows, between 1970 and 2025. On Nahoko: 43 movies and 17 TV shows. Best known for Rocky, Once Upon a Time in America and Rocky II.
- Born
- 30 April 1940
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Died
- 8 October 2023 (aged 83)
- Also known as
- برت یانگ
- Activities
- Actor · Writer
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1970
- Education
- Actors Studio
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Known for
★ 8.1
Rocky1976
★ 8.3
Once Upon a Time in America1984
★ 7.3Rocky II1979
★ 6.9Rocky IV1985
★ 7.1Rocky Balboa2006
★ 6.9Rocky III1982
★ 5.4Rocky V1990
★ 7.1Rent/BuyWin Win2011
★ 6.7
Back to School1986
★ 5.9
Mickey Blue Eyes1999
★ 3.9
The Adventures of Pluto Nash2002
★ 6.3Convoy1978
★ 1.8
Going Overboard1989
★ 5.6Amityville II: The Possession1982
★ 6.6The Pope of Greenwich Village1984
★ 5.9The Killer Elite1975
★ 6.8Last Exit to Brooklyn1989
★ 7.1Rent/BuyThe Gambler1974
★ 5.7Betsy's Wedding1990
★ 6.4Land of Plenty2004Where to watch
United States
46 of their 60 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
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.
Career in figures
Awards and nominations
1 nomination
- 1977Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor · RockyNominated
Source: Wikidata
Frequent collaborators
Sylvester Stallone6 titles together
James Caan5 titles together
Talia Shire5 titles together
Carl Weathers4 titles together
Burgess Meredith4 titles together
Tony Burton4 titles together
Paul Sorvino2 titles together
Diane Franklin2 titles togetherFilmography 60
2020
- BeckmanMovieMovie · as Salvatore★ 4.3
2019
- Russian DollTV showTV show · as Joe · 2 episodes
★ 7.7 - VaultMovieMovie · as Don Ruggiero★ 5.5
- Bottom of the 9thMovieMovie · as Scaleri★ 5.8
2018
- The Amityville MurdersMovieMovie · as Michael BriganteRent/Buy★ 4.7
2016
- Horace and PeteTV showTV show · as Horace Sr. · 1 episode★ 8.5
2015
- The ElevatorMovieMovie · as George★ 4.8
2014
- Rob the MobMovieMovie · as Joey D★ 6.3
2013
- Ci vediamo domaniMovieMovie · as Palagonia★ 5.7
2012
- Casting ByMovieMovie · as themselves
★ 7.6
2011
- Win WinMovieMovie · as Leo PoplarRent/Buy★ 7.1
2008
- New York, I Love YouMovieMovie · as Landlord★ 6.2
- Carnera: The Walking MountainMovieMovie · as Lou Soresi★ 5.5
2006
- Rocky BalboaMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 7.1
- L'onore e il rispettoTV showTV show · as Pasquale Li Causi · 6 episodes★ 7.6
2005
- TransamericaMovieMovie · as Murray Schupak★ 7.3
2004
- Land of PlentyMovieMovie · as Sherman★ 6.4
2002
- The Adventures of Pluto NashMovieMovie · as Gino★ 3.9
1999
- The SopranosTV showTV show · as Bobby Baccalieri, Sr. · 1 episode
★ 9.2 - Mickey Blue EyesMovieMovie · as Vito Graziosi★ 5.9
1997
- She's So LovelyMovieMovie · as Lorenzo★ 5.9
- The Last DonTV showTV show · as Virginio Ballazzo · 2 episodes★ 7.1
- DavidTV showTV show · as Eddy Mack · 1 episode
★ 6.9
1996
- North StarMovieMovie · as Reno★ 4.9
1995
- The Outer LimitsTV showTV show · as Captain Parker · 1 episode
★ 7.7
1993
- Walker, Texas RangerTV showTV show · as Jack 'Soldier' Belmont · 2 episodes★ 5.7
1990
- Rocky VMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 5.4
- Law & OrderTV showTV show · as Lewis Darnell · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Betsy's WeddingMovieMovie · as Georgie★ 5.7
1989
- Tales from the CryptTV showTV show · as Gambler · 1 episode★ 8.0
- Going OverboardMovieMovie · as General Noriega★ 1.8
- Last Exit to BrooklynMovieMovie · as Big Joe★ 6.8
1986
- Back to SchoolMovieMovie · as Lou★ 6.7
1985
- Rocky IVMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 6.9
- The EqualizerTV showTV show · as Louie Ganucci · 1 episode★ 7.8
- Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV showTV show · as Ed Fratus. the Salesman · 1 episode★ 7.7
1984
- Once Upon a Time in AmericaMovieMovie · as Joe★ 8.3
- Miami ViceTV showTV show · as Lupo Ramirez · 1 episode★ 7.6
- The Pope of Greenwich VillageMovieMovie · as Bed Bug Eddie★ 6.6
1982
- Rocky IIIMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 6.9
- Amityville II: The PossessionMovieMovie · as Anthony Montelli★ 5.6
1981
- ...All the MarblesMovieMovie · as Eddie CiscoRent/Buy★ 6.4
1980
- Blood BeachMovieMovie · as Sergeant Royko★ 4.5
1979
- Rocky IIMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 7.3
1978
- ConvoyMovieMovie · as Pig Pen★ 6.3
1977
- Twilight's Last GleamingMovieMovie · as Augie Garvas★ 6.7
- The ChoirboysMovieMovie · as ScuzziRent/Buy★ 5.6
1976
- RockyMovieMovie · as Paulie Pennino★ 8.1
- Harry and Walter Go to New YorkMovieMovie · as Warden Durgom
★ 5.4
1975
- The Killer EliteMovieMovie · as Mac★ 5.9
- BarettaTV showTV show · as Solomon / Willy · Writer · 26 episodes★ 6.8
1974
- ChinatownMovieMovie · as Curly★ 8.1
- The Rockford FilesTV showTV show · as Stuart Gaily · 1 episode★ 8.2
- The GamblerMovieMovie · as CarmineRent/Buy★ 7.1
1973
- Cinderella LibertyMovieMovie · as Master at ArmsRent/Buy★ 6.7
1972
- M*A*S*HTV showTV show · as Lt. Willis · 1 episode★ 8.5
- Across 110th StreetMovieMovie · as Lapides★ 7.0
1971
- ColumboTV showTV show · as Mo Weinberg · 1 episode
★ 8.3 - Born to WinMovieMovie · as First Hood
★ 5.8 - The Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightMovieMovie · as Willie Quarequlo★ 4.8
More credits 92
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2025
- Medium Rare Cold CaseMovieMovie · as Harry
2021
- Stallone: Frank, That IsMovieMovie · as themselves
- The Final CodeMovieMovie · as Detective
- Tomorrow's TodayMovieMovie · as Luca
2019
- EpiphanyMovieMovie · as Crab Apple
- Road to the Lemon GroveMovieMovie · as Zio Vincenzo
- Six Children and One GrandfatherMovieMovie · as Mr. Bloom
- Smothered by MothersMovieMovie · as Ivan
- TapestryMovieMovie · as Ian
- The BrawlerMovieMovie · as Salvatore
2018
- Sarah QMovieMovie · as Grandpa
2017
- John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsMovieMovie · as themselves
- King RatMovieMovie · as Art Stillman
- The NeighborhoodMovieMovie · as Jingles
2015
- Irene & MarieMovieMovie · as John
2014
- Tom in AmericaMovieMovie · as Michael
- Zarra's LawMovieMovie · as Paul Canto
2013
- Abigail HarmMovieMovie · as Mr. Warren
2012
- The ShoemakerMovieMovie · as Nicky the Greek
2011
- The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceMovieMovie · as themselves
2010
- KingshighwayMovieMovie · as Mario Capriolini
2009
- Oliviero RisingMovieMovie · as Santino
2008
- Go Go TalesMovieMovie · as Murray
2007
- Blue Lake ButcherMovieMovie · as Pops
- Hack!MovieMovie · as J.T. Bates
- Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'MovieMovie · as themselves
- The HideoutMovieMovie · as Mueller
2006
- The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'MovieMovie
- Tribute To Burgess MeredithMovieMovie · as themselves (voice)
2005
- Bio.MovieMovie · as themselves
- Carlito's Way: Rise to PowerMovieMovie · as Artie Bottolota Sr.
- Nicky's GameMovieMovie · as Leo Singer
2004
- Downtown: A Street TaleMovieMovie · as Gus
2003
- Crooked LinesMovieMovie · as Mike
- I'm with HerTV showTV show · as Burt Young · 1 episode
- The HandlerTV showTV show · as Dino Mantoni · 1 episode
2002
- CheckoutMovieMovie · as Uncle Louie
- Kiss The BrideMovieMovie · as Santo Sposato
- Plan BMovieMovie · as Sal Palermo
2001
- The Boys of Sunset RidgeMovieMovie · as Hank Bartlowski
- The Day the Ponies Come BackMovieMovie · as John Stoller
2000
- Blue MoonMovieMovie · as Bobby
- L'uomo della fortunaMovieMovie · as Don Ettore Visone
- Never Look BackMovieMovie · as Warden Gavin
- Table OneMovieMovie · as Frankie Chips
- Very Mean MenMovieMovie · as Dominic Piazza
1999
- Loser LoveMovieMovie · as Sydney
- The FlorentineMovieMovie · as Joe McCollough
- The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'MovieMovie · as themselves
- The WastelandMovieMovie · as Joe
1997
- Before Women Had WingsMovieMovie · as Louis Ippolito
- Heaven Before I DieMovieMovie · as Pollof
- Hot BloodedMovieMovie · as Roy
- Kicked in the HeadMovieMovie · as Jack
- The DeliMovieMovie · as JC
- The MouseMovieMovie · as Burt Young
- The Undertaker's WeddingMovieMovie · as Alberto
1996
- FirehouseMovieMovie · as Chief Shea
1995
- Bless This HouseTV showTV show
- The Maharaja's DaughterTV showTV show · as Milai · 3 episodes
1994
- Crocodile ShoesTV showTV show
1993
- Double DeceptionMovieMovie · as Zimmer
- Excessive ForceMovieMovie · as Sal DiMarco
- The Final ContractMovieMovie · as Francesco Della Croce
- Vendetta II: The New MafiaTV showTV show · as Vincent Domenici · 2 episodes
1992
- Bad GirlsMovieMovie · as Leo
- Circle of FearMovieMovie · as Mancini
1991
- Americano rossoMovieMovie · as George Maniago
- Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia BrideTV showTV show
1990
- Backstreet DreamsMovieMovie · as Luca
- Bright AngelMovieMovie · as Art
- Club FedMovieMovie · as Warden Boyle
- Diving InMovieMovie · as Coach Mack
1989
- Beverly Hills BratsMovieMovie · as Clive
- Blood RedMovieMovie · as Andrews
- Wait Until Spring, BandiniMovieMovie · as Rocco
1988
- Hello Actors StudioMovieMovie · as themselves
1987
- Medium RareMovieMovie · as Harry Costas
- RoomiesTV showTV show · as Nick Chase · 8 episodes
1985
- A Summer to RememberMovieMovie · as Fidel Fargo
1984
- Over the Brooklyn BridgeMovieMovie · as Phil
1982
- Lookin' to Get OutMovieMovie · as Jerry Feldman
1980
- Murder Can Hurt You!MovieMovie · as Lt. Palumbo
1978
- Daddy, I Don't Like It Like ThisMovieMovie · as Rocco Agnelli · Writer
- Uncle Joe ShannonMovieMovie · as Joe Shannon · Writer
1976
- Serpico: The Deadly GameMovieMovie · as Alec Rosen
- Woman of the YearMovieMovie · as Ralph Rodino
1975
- HustlingMovieMovie · as Gustavino
- Murph the SurfMovieMovie · as Sgt. Bernasconi
1974
- The Great NiagaraMovieMovie · as Ace Tully
1973
- The ConnectionMovieMovie · as Ernie
1970
- Carnival of BloodMovieMovie · as Gimpy (as John Harris)