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Burt Young
Actor · Crew· New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
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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