7.8
Movie
Acting
Burt Young
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 155 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.8
Movie
8.4
Movie
Once Upon a Time in America
7.1
Movie
Rocky IV
7.3
Movie
Rocky II
6.9
Movie
Rocky III
7.9
Movie
Chinatown
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
6.9
Movie
Rocky Balboa
8.7
TV
The Sopranos
5.8
Movie
Rocky V
7.4
TV
Russian Doll
8.0
TV
Tales from the Crypt
8.1
TV
Columbo
7.9
TV
M*A*S*H
7.3
TV
Law & Order
6.0
Movie
New York, I Love You
5.7
Movie
Mickey Blue Eyes
7.0
TV
Walker, Texas Ranger
Acting credits 155
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Way of the Warriors Film | George Stevens |
| TBA | The Good Life Film | Jimmy |
| 2025 | Medium Rare Cold Case Film | Harry |
| 2021 | The Final Code Film | Detective |
| 2021 | Tomorrow's Today Film | Luca |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is Film | Self |
| 2020 | Beckman Film | Salvatore |
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Road to the Lemon Grove Film | Zio Vincenzo |
| 2019 | Vault Film | Don Ruggiero |
| 2019 | Epiphany Film | Crab Apple |
| 2019 | Six Children and One Grandfather Film | Mr. Bloom |
| 2019 | Smothered by Mothers Film | Ivan |
| 2019 | Russian Doll TV | Joe (2 ep) |
| 2019 | The Brawler Film | Salvatore |
| 2019 | Tapestry Film | Ian |
| 2018 | The Amityville Murders Film | Michael Brigante |
| 2018 | Sarah Q Film | Grandpa |
| 2017 | The Neighborhood Film | Jingles |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Film | Self |
| 2017 | King Rat Film | Art Stillman |
| 2016 | Horace and Pete TV | Horace Sr. (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Irene & Marie Film | John |
| 2015 | The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life Film | George |
| 2014 | Tom in America Film | Michael |
| 2014 | Zarra's Law Film | Paul Canto |
| 2014 | Rob the Mob Film | Joey D |
| 2013 | Abigail Harm Film | Mr. Warren |
| 2013 | See You Tomorrow Film | Palagonia |
| 2012 | Casting By Film | Self |
| 2012 | The Shoemaker Film | Nicky the Greek |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance Film | Self |
| 2011 | Win Win Film | Leo Poplar |
| 2010 | Kingshighway Film | Mario Capriolini |
| 2009 | Oliviero Rising Film | Santino |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You Film | Landlord |
| 2008 | Go Go Tales Film | Murray |
| 2008 | Carnera: The Walking Mountain Film | Lou Soresi |
| 2007 | The Hideout Film | Mueller |
| 2007 | Hack! Film | J.T. Bates |
| 2007 | Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa' Film | Self |
| 2007 | Blue Lake Butcher Film | Pops |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa Film | Paulie Pennino |
| 2006 | The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' Film | |
| 2006 | L'onore e il rispetto TV | Pasquale Li Causi (6 ep) |
| 2006 | Tribute To Burgess Meredith Film | Self (voice) |
| 2005 | Carlito's Way: Rise to Power Film | Artie Bottolota Sr. |
| 2005 | Bio. Film | Self |
| 2005 | Transamerica Film | Murray Schupak |
| 2005 | Nicky's Game Film | Leo Singer |
| 2004 | Downtown: A Street Tale Film | Gus |
| 2004 | Land of Plenty Film | Sherman |
| 2003 | The Handler TV | Dino Mantoni (1 ep) |
| 2003 | I'm with Her TV | Burt Young (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Crooked Lines Film | Mike |
| 2002 | Kiss The Bride Film | Santo Sposato |
| 2002 | The Adventures of Pluto Nash Film | Gino |
| 2002 | Checkout Film | Uncle Louie |
| 2002 | Plan B Film | Sal Palermo |
| 2001 | The Day the Ponies Come Back Film | John Stoller |
Crew credits 3
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This Film | Writer |
| 1978 | Uncle Joe Shannon Film | Writer |
| 1975 | Baretta TV | Writer (1 ep) |