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Burt Young

Bio: Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), known professionally as Burt Young, was an American actor, author, and painter. 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

Born: Tue, Apr 30 1940

Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 08 2023

Burt Young is 83 years old

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Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons

Burt Young would have been no older than 83 in Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2024

Sly

Burt Young was 83 in Sly as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2023

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

Burt Young was 81 in The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' as 'Paulie Pennino (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 2021

The Final Code

Burt Young was 81 in The Final Code as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 2021

Tomorrow's Today

Burt Young was 80 in Tomorrow's Today as 'Luca'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 2021

Stallone: Frank, That Is

Burt Young was 80 in Stallone: Frank, That Is as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 2021

Beckman

Burt Young was 80 in Beckman as 'Salvatore'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 2020

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

Burt Young was 80 in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2020

Road to the Lemon Grove

Burt Young was 79 in Road to the Lemon Grove as 'Zio Vincenzo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2019

Vault

Burt Young was 79 in Vault as 'Don Ruggiero'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 2019

Epiphany

Burt Young was 78 in Epiphany as 'Crab Apple'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 2019

Six Children and One Grandfather

Burt Young was 78 in Six Children and One Grandfather as 'Mr. Bloom'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2019

Smothered by Mothers

Burt Young was 78 in Smothered by Mothers as 'Ivan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2019

The Brawler

Burt Young was 78 in The Brawler as 'Salvatore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019

Tapestry

Burt Young was 78 in Tapestry as 'Ian'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 10 2019

The Amityville Murders

Burt Young was 78 in The Amityville Murders as 'Michael Brigante'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 2018

Sarah Q

Burt Young was 78 in Sarah Q as 'Grandpa'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 2018

The Neighborhood

Burt Young was 77 in The Neighborhood as 'Jingles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2017

King Rat

Burt Young was 77 in King Rat as 'Art Stillman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2017

Irene & Marie

Burt Young was 75 in Irene & Marie as 'John'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 2015

The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life

Burt Young was 74 in The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life as 'George'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 2015

Tom in America

Burt Young was 74 in Tom in America as 'Michael'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 17 2014

Zarra's Law

Burt Young was 74 in Zarra's Law as 'Paul Canto'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 2014

Rob the Mob

Burt Young was 73 in Rob the Mob as 'Joey D'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2014

Abigail Harm

Burt Young was 73 in Abigail Harm as 'Mr. Warren'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2013

See You Tomorrow

Burt Young was 72 in See You Tomorrow as 'Palagonia'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 2013

Casting By

Burt Young was 72 in Casting By as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012

The Shoemaker

Burt Young was 71 in The Shoemaker as 'Nicky the Greek'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 2012

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

Burt Young was 71 in The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 2011

Win Win

Burt Young was 70 in Win Win as 'Leo Poplar'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2011

Kingshighway

Burt Young was 69 in Kingshighway as 'Mario Capriolini'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010

Oliviero Rising

Burt Young was 68 in Oliviero Rising as 'Santino'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2009

New York, I Love You

Burt Young was 68 in New York, I Love You as 'Landlord'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2008

Carnera: The Walking Mountain

Burt Young was 68 in Carnera: The Walking Mountain as 'Lou Soresi'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2008

The Hideout

Burt Young was 67 in The Hideout as 'Mueller'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2007

Hack!

Burt Young was 67 in Hack! as 'J.T. Bates'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2007

Go Go Tales

Burt Young was 67 in Go Go Tales as 'Murray'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 2007

Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'

Burt Young was 66 in Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2007

Blue Lake Butcher

Burt Young was 66 in Blue Lake Butcher as 'Pops'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2007

Rocky Balboa

Burt Young was 66 in Rocky Balboa as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 2006

The Opponents

Burt Young was 66 in The Opponents as 'Self (archive footage) / Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 2006

The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'

Burt Young was 66 in The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 2006

Tribute To Burgess Meredith

Burt Young was 65 in Tribute To Burgess Meredith as 'Self (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

Carlito's Way: Rise to Power

Burt Young was 65 in Carlito's Way: Rise to Power as 'Artie Bottolota Sr.'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2005

Bio.

Burt Young was 64 in Bio. as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 2005

Transamerica

Burt Young was 64 in Transamerica as 'Murray Schupak'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 2005

Nicky's Game

Burt Young was 64 in Nicky's Game as 'Leo Singer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Downtown: A Street Tale

Burt Young was 64 in Downtown: A Street Tale as 'Gus'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 2004

Land of Plenty

Burt Young was 64 in Land of Plenty as 'Sherman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004

Los Angeles Plays Itself

Burt Young was 64 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Curly in Chinatown (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004

Crooked Lines

Burt Young was 63 in Crooked Lines as 'Mike'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 18 2003

Kiss The Bride

Burt Young was 62 in Kiss The Bride as 'Santo Sposato'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 2002

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

Burt Young was 62 in The Adventures of Pluto Nash as 'Gino'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2002

Checkout

Burt Young was 62 in Checkout as 'Uncle Louie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2002

The Day the Ponies Come Back

Burt Young was 60 in The Day the Ponies Come Back as 'John Stoller'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 2001

The Boys of Sunset Ridge

Burt Young was 60 in The Boys of Sunset Ridge as 'Hank Bartlowski'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 2001

Plan B

Burt Young was 60 in Plan B as 'Sal Palermo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001

Very Mean Men

Burt Young was 60 in Very Mean Men as 'Dominic Piazza'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2000

Never Look Back

Burt Young was 59 in Never Look Back as 'Warden Gavin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000

L'uomo della fortuna

Burt Young was 59 in L'uomo della fortuna as 'Don Ettore Visone'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2000

Blue Moon

Burt Young was 59 in Blue Moon as 'Bobby'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 2000

Table One

Burt Young was 59 in Table One as 'Frankie Chips'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Terra bruciata

Burt Young was 59 in Terra bruciata as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1999

Mickey Blue Eyes

Burt Young was 59 in Mickey Blue Eyes as 'Vito Graziosi'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1999

The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'

Burt Young was 59 in The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 1999

The Florentine

Burt Young was 58 in The Florentine as 'Joe McCollough'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1999

Loser Love

Burt Young was 58 in Loser Love as 'Sydney'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

The Deli

Burt Young was 57 in The Deli as 'JC'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1997

Before Women Had Wings

Burt Young was 57 in Before Women Had Wings as 'Louis Ippolito'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1997

Kicked in the Head

Burt Young was 57 in Kicked in the Head as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1997

She's So Lovely

Burt Young was 57 in She's So Lovely as 'Lorenzo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1997

Hot Blooded

Burt Young was 56 in Hot Blooded as 'Roy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1997

Heaven Before I Die

Burt Young was 56 in Heaven Before I Die as 'Pollof'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

FireHouse

Burt Young was 56 in FireHouse as 'Chief Shea'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

The Undertaker's Wedding

Burt Young was 56 in The Undertaker's Wedding as 'Alberto'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997

North Star

Burt Young was 55 in North Star as 'Reno'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1996

Vendetta II: The New Mafia

Burt Young was 53 in Vendetta II: The New Mafia as 'Vincent Domenici'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1993

Double Deception

Burt Young was 53 in Double Deception as 'Zimmer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 21 1993

Excessive Force

Burt Young was 53 in Excessive Force as 'Sal DiMarco'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1993

The Final Contract

Burt Young was 52 in The Final Contract as 'Francesco Della Croce'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 07 1993

Circle of Fear

Burt Young was 52 in Circle of Fear as 'Mancini'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1992

Bad Girls

Burt Young was 51 in Bad Girls as 'Leo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Americano rosso

Burt Young was 50 in Americano rosso as 'George Maniago'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 19 1991

Rocky V

Burt Young was 50 in Rocky V as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1990

Bright Angel

Burt Young was 50 in Bright Angel as 'Art'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1990

Backstreet Dreams

Burt Young was 50 in Backstreet Dreams as 'Luca'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1990

Diving In

Burt Young was 50 in Diving In as 'Coach Mack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1990

Club Fed

Burt Young was 50 in Club Fed as 'Warden Boyle'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1990

Betsy's Wedding

Burt Young was 50 in Betsy's Wedding as 'Georgie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1990

Wait Until Spring, Bandini

Burt Young was 49 in Wait Until Spring, Bandini as 'Rocco'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1989

Beverly Hills Brats

Burt Young was 49 in Beverly Hills Brats as 'Clive'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1989

Blood Red

Burt Young was 49 in Blood Red as 'Andrews'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989

Last Exit to Brooklyn

Burt Young was 49 in Last Exit to Brooklyn as 'Big Joe'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1989

Going Overboard

Burt Young was 49 in Going Overboard as 'General Noriega'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1989

Hello Actors Studio

Burt Young was 48 in Hello Actors Studio as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988

Medium Rare

Burt Young was 46 in Medium Rare as 'Harry Costas'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 04 1987

Back to School

Burt Young was 46 in Back to School as 'Lou'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1986

Rocky IV

Burt Young was 45 in Rocky IV as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1985

A Summer to Remember

Burt Young was 44 in A Summer to Remember as 'Fidel Fargo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1985

The Pope of Greenwich Village

Burt Young was 44 in The Pope of Greenwich Village as 'Bed Bug Eddie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984

Once Upon a Time in America

Burt Young was 44 in Once Upon a Time in America as 'Joe'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984

Over the Brooklyn Bridge

Burt Young was 43 in Over the Brooklyn Bridge as 'Phil'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984

Lookin' to Get Out

Burt Young was 42 in Lookin' to Get Out as 'Jerry Feldman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1982

Amityville II: The Possession

Burt Young was 42 in Amityville II: The Possession as 'Anthony Montelli'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1982

Rocky III

Burt Young was 42 in Rocky III as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982

...All the Marbles

Burt Young was 40 in ...All the Marbles as 'Eddie Cisco'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1981

Blood Beach

Burt Young was 40 in Blood Beach as 'Sergeant Royko'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1980

Murder Can Hurt You!

Burt Young was 40 in Murder Can Hurt You! as 'Lt. Palumbo'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1980

Rocky II

Burt Young was 39 in Rocky II as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1979

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

Burt Young was 38 in Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This as 'Rocco Agnelli'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1978

Convoy

Burt Young was 38 in Convoy as 'Pig Pen'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1978

Uncle Joe Shannon

Burt Young was 37 in Uncle Joe Shannon as 'Joe Shannon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

The Choirboys

Burt Young was 37 in The Choirboys as 'Scuzzi'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1977

Twilight's Last Gleaming

Burt Young was 36 in Twilight's Last Gleaming as 'Augie Garvas'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 1977

Rocky

Burt Young was 36 in Rocky as 'Paulie Pennino'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1976

Woman of the Year

Burt Young was 36 in Woman of the Year as 'Ralph Rodino'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1976

Harry and Walter Go to New York

Burt Young was 36 in Harry and Walter Go to New York as 'Warden Durgom'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1976

Serpico: The Deadly Game

Burt Young was 35 in Serpico: The Deadly Game as 'Alec Rosen'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1976

The Killer Elite

Burt Young was 35 in The Killer Elite as 'Mac'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1975

Murph the Surf

Burt Young was 35 in Murph the Surf as 'Sgt. Bernasconi'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975

Hustling

Burt Young was 34 in Hustling as 'Gustavino'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1975

The Gambler

Burt Young was 34 in The Gambler as 'Carmine'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1974

The Great Niagara

Burt Young was 34 in The Great Niagara as 'Ace Tully'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1974

Chinatown

Burt Young was 34 in Chinatown as 'Curly'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1974

Cinderella Liberty

Burt Young was 33 in Cinderella Liberty as 'Master at Arms'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1973

The Connection

Burt Young was 32 in The Connection as 'Ernie'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 27 1973

Across 110th Street

Burt Young was 32 in Across 110th Street as 'Lapides'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1972

The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight

Burt Young was 31 in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight as 'Willie Quarequlo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1971

Born to Win

Burt Young was 31 in Born to Win as 'First Hood'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971

Carnival of Blood

Burt Young was 30 in Carnival of Blood as 'Gimpy (as John Harris)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1970

The Good Life

Burt Young will be 83+ in The Good Life as 'Jimmy'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

Way of the Warriors

Burt Young will be 83+ in Way of the Warriors as 'George Stevens'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Russian Doll

Burt Young was 78+ in Russian Doll as 'Joe'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 01 2019

Horace and Pete

Burt Young was 75+ in Horace and Pete as 'Horace Sr.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 30 2016

L'onore e il rispetto

Burt Young was 66+ in L'onore e il rispetto as 'Pasquale Li Causi'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 05 2006

The Handler

Burt Young was 63+ in The Handler as 'Dino Mantoni'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003

I'm with Her

Burt Young was 63+ in I'm with Her

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Burt Young was 59+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Eddy Mack'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

The Sopranos

Burt Young was 58+ in The Sopranos as 'Bobby Baccalieri, Sr.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999

The Last Don

Burt Young was 57+ in The Last Don as 'Virginio Ballazzo'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 11 1997

Bless This House

Burt Young was 55+ in Bless This House

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995

The Outer Limits

Burt Young was 54+ in The Outer Limits as 'Captain Parker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

The Maharaja's Daughter

Burt Young was 54+ in The Maharaja's Daughter as 'Milai'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1995

Crocodile Shoes

Burt Young was 54+ in Crocodile Shoes

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 10 1994

Walker, Texas Ranger

Burt Young was 52+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Jack 'Soldier' Belmont'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993

Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride

Burt Young was 51+ in Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 20 1991

Law & Order

Burt Young was 50+ in Law & Order as 'Lewis Darnell'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990

Tales from the Crypt

Burt Young was 49+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Gambler'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989

Roomies

Burt Young was 46+ in Roomies as 'Nick Chase'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Burt Young was 45+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Ed Fratus. the Salesman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

The Equalizer

Burt Young was 45+ in The Equalizer as 'Louie Ganucci'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Miami Vice

Burt Young was 44+ in Miami Vice as 'Lupo Ramirez'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984

Baretta

Burt Young was 34+ in Baretta as ', Solomon, Willy'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975

The Rockford Files

Burt Young was 34+ in The Rockford Files as 'Stuart Gaily'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

M*A*S*H

Burt Young was 32+ in M*A*S*H as 'Lt. Willis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972

Columbo

Burt Young was 31+ in Columbo as 'Mo Weinberg'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971

The Mike Douglas Show

Burt Young was 21+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961