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Burt Young
Burt Young, born as Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, was an acclaimed American actor known for his role as Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series. His impressive performance in the first installment earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His filmography spans multiple decades and includes rich performances in movies like Chinatown, The Gambler, The Killer Elite, Convoy, Uncle Joe Shannon, Once Upon a Time in America, The Pope of Greenwich Village, A Summer to Remember, Back to School, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Mickey Blue Eyes, Transamerica, Win Win, and Bottom of the 9th. Before venturing into acting, Young served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959, where he took up boxing, winning 32 out of 34 bouts. Apart from being an actor, Young was also a painter and a published author, with art matchless to the world's standards and original screenplays and a historical novel to his credit.
Young was born on April 30, 1940 and raised in Queens, New York City. His life took a fascinating course, from being a marine to training at the revered Actors Studio under Lee Strasberg, and then onto the silver screen. His acting prowess cleared all doubts about his versatility - from the tough brother-in-law in Rocky to mob bosses in television series. His contributions to culture were not limited to acting; his paintings have been featured globally and his writing, including the historical novel 'Endings' and two stage plays, bear testimony to his creative genius. Yet, beyond his artistic triumphs, Young was a man who faced the tragedies of life, such as the passing of his wife, Gloria, in 1974, with indomitable spirit until his death in 2023.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Gerald Tommaso DeLouise
Born: Queens, New York City, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: April 30, 1940
Occupations: Actor, Painter, Author
Years Active: 1969-2023
Children: 1
Spouses: Gloria DeLouise
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Awards and Nominations Received by Burt Young
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Movies Featuring Burt Young
Convoy
The Killer Elite
Once Upon a Time in America
Rob the Mob
Amityville II: The Possession
The Amityville Murders
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Bottom of the 9th
Betsy's Wedding
The Gambler
Lookin' to Get Out
The Brawler
See You Tomorrow
Tom in America
The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Irene & Marie
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Epiphany
Six Children and One Grandfather
Very Mean Men
The Day the Ponies Come Back
The Opponents
Hack!
The Hideout
Tribute To Burgess Meredith
Road to the Lemon Grove
Go Go Tales
Oliviero Rising
Club Fed
Plan B
Blue Lake Butcher
Backstreet Dreams
Bright Angel
…All the Marbles
Diving In
Blood Beach
Rocky III
Over the Brooklyn Bridge
The Pope of Greenwich Village
Blood Red
Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride
Medium Rare
Hello Actors Studio
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Wait Until Spring, Bandini
Beckman
Murder Can Hurt You!
A Summer to Remember
Beverly Hills Brats
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Stallone: Frank, That Is
The Final Code
The Making of ‘Rocky vs. Drago’
Murder Can Hurt You!
Harry and Walter Go to New York
Murph the Surf
The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight
Carnival of Blood
North Star
Cinderella Liberty
Hot Blooded
The Undertaker’s Wedding
Circle of Fear
The Deli
Uncle Joe Shannon
Loser Love
Twilight’s Last Gleaming
Kicked in the Head
Excessive Force
The Florentine
Hustling
Across 110th Street
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Career Timeline
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2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
The Final Code
Detective
The Making of ‘Rocky vs. Drago’
Paulie Pennino (archive footage)
2019
The Amityville Murders
Michael Brigante
Bottom of the 9th
Scaleri
The Brawler
Salvatore
Epiphany
Crab Apple
Six Children and One Grandfather
Mr. Bloom
Road to the Lemon Grove
Zio Vincenzo
2007
Hack!
J.T. Bates
The Hideout
Mueller
Go Go Tales
Murray
Oliviero Rising
Santino
Blue Lake Butcher
Pops
1990
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Betsy's Wedding
Club Fed
Warden Boyle
Backstreet Dreams
Luca
Bright Angel
Art
Diving In
Coach Mack
1989
Blood Red
Andrews
Last Exit to Brooklyn
Big Joe
Wait Until Spring, Bandini
Rocco
Beverly Hills Brats
Clive
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