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Burt Young, who passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 83, was best known for his portrayal of Paulie in the Rocky film series, the volatile brother-in-law and friend to Sylvester Stallone’s iconic boxer. Beyond his enduring role as Rocky Balboa’s fiery sidekick, Young lent his talents to a range of films, including Roman Polanski’s "Chinatown," Barry Levinson’s "The Gambler," and Martin Scorsese’s sprawling "Once Upon a Time in America." A multifaceted artist, he also pursued painting and writing, enriching his legacy with creative endeavors beyond the silver screen.
The roles that explain the career.
78 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Smothered by Mothers | Ivan | Film |
| 2018 | The Amityville Murders | Michael Brigante | Film |
| 2013 | Abigail Harm | Mr. Warren | Film |
| 2013 | See You Tomorrow | Palagonia | Film |
| 2011 | Win Win | Leo Poplar | Film |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | Self | Film |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Landlord | Film |
| 2008 | Carnera: The Walking Mountain | Lou Soresi | Film |
| 2008 | Go Go Tales | Murray | Film |
| 2007 | Hack! | J.T. Bates | Film |
| 2007 | The Hideout | Mueller | Film |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 2005 | Transamerica | Murray Schupak | Film |
| 2005 | Carlito's Way: Rise to Power | Artie Bottolota Sr. | Film |
| 2005 | Bio. | Self | Film |
| 2004 | Downtown: A Street Tale | Gus | Film |
| 2004 | Land of Plenty | Sherman | Film |
| 2003 | Crooked Lines | Mike | Film |
| 2002 | Checkout | Uncle Louie | Film |
| 2002 | Plan B | Sal Palermo | Film |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash | Gino | Film |
| 2002 | Kiss The Bride | Santo Sposato | Film |
| 2001 | The Day the Ponies Come Back | John Stoller | Film |
| 2000 | Very Mean Men | Dominic Piazza | Film |
| 2000 | Table One | Frankie Chips | Film |
| 1999 | Mickey Blue Eyes | Vito Graziosi | Film |
| 1999 | The Florentine | Joe McCollough | Film |
| 1999 | The Wasteland | Joe | Film |
| 1999 | Loser Love | Sydney | Film |
| 1997 | Heaven Before I Die | Pollof | Film |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Lorenzo | Film |
| 1997 | Kicked in the Head | Jack | Film |
| 1997 | Hot Blooded | Roy | Film |
| 1997 | Before Women Had Wings | Louis Ippolito | Film |
| 1996 | North Star | Reno | Film |
| 1993 | Vendetta II: The New Mafia | Vincent Domenici | Film |
| 1993 | Excessive Force | Sal DiMarco | Film |
| 1993 | The Final Contract | Francesco Della Croce | Film |
| 1992 | Circle of Fear | Mancini | Film |
| 1990 | Betsy's Wedding | Georgie | Film |
| 1990 | Rocky V | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 1990 | Diving In | Coach Mack | Film |
| 1990 | Bright Angel | Art | Film |
| 1990 | Backstreet Dreams | Luca | Film |
| 1989 | Going Overboard | General Noriega | Film |
| 1989 | Wait Until Spring, Bandini | Rocco | Film |
| 1989 | Blood Red | Andrews | Film |
| 1989 | Last Exit to Brooklyn | Big Joe | Film |
| 1989 | Beverly Hills Brats | Clive | Film |
| 1987 | Roomies | Nick Chase | TV |
| 1987 | Medium Rare | Harry Costas | Film |
| 1986 | Back to School | Lou | Film |
| 1985 | Rocky IV | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 1985 | A Summer to Remember | Fidel Fargo | Film |
| 1984 | The Pope of Greenwich Village | Bed Bug Eddie | Film |
| 1984 | Once Upon a Time in America | Joe | Film |
| 1982 | Lookin' to Get Out | Jerry Feldman | Film |
| 1982 | Rocky III | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 1982 | Amityville II: The Possession | Anthony Montelli | Film |
| 1981 | ...All the Marbles | Eddie Cisco | Film |
| 1980 | Blood Beach | Sergeant Royko | Film |
| 1979 | Rocky II | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 1978 | Convoy | Pig Pen | Film |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Scuzzi | Film |
| 1977 | Twilight's Last Gleaming | Augie Garvas | Film |
| 1976 | Harry and Walter Go to New York | Warden Durgom | Film |
| 1976 | Rocky | Paulie Pennino | Film |
| 1975 | Baretta | TV | |
| 1975 | The Killer Elite | Mac | Film |
| 1975 | Hustling | Gustavino | Film |
| 1974 | Chinatown | Curly | Film |
| 1974 | The Gambler | Carmine | Film |
| 1973 | The Connection | Ernie | Film |
| 1973 | Cinderella Liberty | Master at Arms | Film |
| 1972 | Across 110th Street | Lapides | Film |
| 1971 | Born to Win | First Hood | Film |
| 1971 | The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight | Willie Quarequlo | Film |
| 1970 | Carnival of Blood | Gimpy (as John Harris) | Film |
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