Burt Young

Acting • 1940-04-30 • New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known For

7.8

Rocky

1976

6.9

Rocky Balboa

2006

7.3

Rocky II

1979

8.4

Once Upon a Time in America

1984

6.9

Rocky III

1982

5.8

Rocky V

1990

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Filmography

2025
Medium Rare Cold CaseFilm
Harry
2021
Stallone: Frank, That IsFilm
Self
★ 5.8
2021
The Final CodeFilm
Detective
★ 3.8
2021
Tomorrow's TodayFilm
Luca
2020
BeckmanFilm
Salvatore
★ 6.1
2020
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a ClassicFilm
Self (archive footage)
★ 7.5
2019
Russian DollTV
Joe • 2 episodes
★ 7.4
2019
VaultFilm
Don Ruggiero
★ 5.6
2019
The BrawlerFilm
Salvatore
★ 4.1
2019
Six Children and One GrandfatherFilm
Mr. Bloom
★ 5.7
2019
TapestryFilm
Ian
★ 4.5
2019
EpiphanyFilm
Crab Apple
★ 3.2
2019
Smothered by MothersFilm
Ivan
★ 1.7
2019
Road to the Lemon GroveFilm
Zio Vincenzo
★ 5.0
2018
The Amityville MurdersFilm
Michael Brigante
★ 5.0
2018
Sarah QFilm
Grandpa
★ 6.0
2017
John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsFilm
Self
★ 6.8
2017
King RatFilm
Art Stillman
★ 6.3
2017
The NeighborhoodFilm
Jingles
★ 3.2
2016
Horace and PeteTV
Horace Sr. • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2015
The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your LifeFilm
George
★ 5.3
2015
Irene & MarieFilm
John
2014
Rob the MobFilm
Joey D
★ 6.1
2014
Tom in AmericaFilm
Michael
★ 5.3
2014
Zarra's LawFilm
Paul Canto
★ 2.8
2013
See You TomorrowFilm
Palagonia
★ 5.7
2013
Abigail HarmFilm
Mr. Warren
★ 4.0
2012
Casting ByFilm
Self
★ 6.9
2012
The ShoemakerFilm
Nicky the Greek
2011
Win WinFilm
Leo Poplar
★ 6.8
2011
The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceFilm
Self
★ 6.4
2010
KingshighwayFilm
Mario Capriolini
★ 1.0
2009
Oliviero RisingFilm
Santino
★ 7.0
2008
New York, I Love YouFilm
Landlord
★ 6.0
2008
Go Go TalesFilm
Murray
★ 5.6
2008
Carnera: The Walking MountainFilm
Lou Soresi
★ 5.9
2007
The HideoutFilm
Mueller
★ 6.1
2007
Hack!Film
J.T. Bates
★ 4.5
2007
Blue Lake ButcherFilm
Pops
★ 3.0
2007
Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa'Film
Self
★ 3.5
2006
Rocky BalboaFilm
Paulie Pennino
★ 6.9
2006
L'onore e il rispettoTV
Pasquale Li Causi • 6 episodes
★ 7.4
2006
Tribute To Burgess MeredithFilm
Self (voice)
★ 5.5
2006
The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'Film
2005
TransamericaFilm
Murray Schupak
★ 7.0
2005
Carlito's Way: Rise to PowerFilm
Artie Bottolota Sr.
★ 4.8
2005
Nicky's GameFilm
Leo Singer
★ 10.0
2005
Bio.Film
Self
★ 7.0
2004
Land of PlentyFilm
Sherman
★ 6.2
2004
Downtown: A Street TaleFilm
Gus
★ 5.5
2003
I'm with HerTV
Burt Young • 1 episodes
★ 6.8
2003
The HandlerTV
Dino Mantoni • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
2003
Crooked LinesFilm
Mike
★ 4.5
2002
The Adventures of Pluto NashFilm
Gino
★ 4.4
2002
Kiss The BrideFilm
Santo Sposato
★ 4.9
2002
Plan BFilm
Sal Palermo
★ 4.5
2002
CheckoutFilm
Uncle Louie
★ 6.0
2001
The Day the Ponies Come BackFilm
John Stoller
★ 6.5
2001
The Boys of Sunset RidgeFilm
Hank Bartlowski
★ 4.0
2000
Very Mean MenFilm
Dominic Piazza
★ 5.3
2000
L'uomo della fortunaFilm
Don Ettore Visone
★ 7.5
2000
Table OneFilm
Frankie Chips
★ 3.6
2000
Blue MoonFilm
Bobby
★ 7.5
2000
Never Look BackFilm
Warden Gavin
★ 4.0
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Eddy Mack • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
The SopranosTV
Bobby Baccalieri, Sr. • 1 episodes
★ 8.7
1999
Mickey Blue EyesFilm
Vito Graziosi
★ 5.7
1999
The FlorentineFilm
Joe McCollough
★ 5.7
1999
The WastelandFilm
Joe
★ 5.4
1999
Loser LoveFilm
Sydney
★ 4.3
1999
The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes'Film
Self
★ 7.0
1997
She's So LovelyFilm
Lorenzo
★ 5.9
1997
The Last DonTV
Virginio Ballazzo • 2 episodes
★ 7.1
1997
Hot BloodedFilm
Roy
★ 4.0
1997
Kicked in the HeadFilm
Jack
★ 4.1
1997
Before Women Had WingsFilm
Louis Ippolito
★ 6.4
1997
The Undertaker's WeddingFilm
Alberto
★ 4.4
1997
Heaven Before I DieFilm
Pollof
★ 6.0
1997
The DeliFilm
JC
★ 4.8
1997
The MouseFilm
Burt Young
★ 9.0
1996
North StarFilm
Reno
★ 4.8
1996
FirehouseFilm
Chief Shea
★ 3.8
1995
The Outer LimitsTV
Captain Parker • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1995
The Maharaja's DaughterTV
Milai • 3 episodes
★ 6.1
1995
Bless This HouseTV
★ 6.5
1994
Crocodile ShoesTV
★ 7.3
1993
Walker, Texas RangerTV
Jack 'Soldier' Belmont • 2 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
Excessive ForceFilm
Sal DiMarco
★ 4.9
1993
Double DeceptionFilm
Zimmer
★ 8.5
1993
The Final ContractFilm
Francesco Della Croce
★ 9.0
1993
Vendetta II: The New MafiaTV
Vincent Domenici • 2 episodes
1992
Bad GirlsFilm
Leo
★ 4.0
1992
Circle of FearFilm
Mancini
★ 3.5
1991
Americano rossoFilm
George Maniago
★ 6.7
1991
Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia BrideTV
★ 5.2
1990
Law & OrderTV
Lewis Darnell • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
Rocky VFilm
Paulie Pennino
★ 5.8
1990
Betsy's WeddingFilm
Georgie
★ 5.7
1990
Bright AngelFilm
Art
★ 4.8
1990
Backstreet DreamsFilm
Luca
★ 5.3
1990
Club FedFilm
Warden Boyle
★ 5.5
1990
Diving InFilm
Coach Mack
★ 3.6
1989
Tales from the CryptTV
Gambler • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1989
Last Exit to BrooklynFilm
Big Joe
★ 6.5
1989
Going OverboardFilm
General Noriega
★ 2.3
1989
Wait Until Spring, BandiniFilm
Rocco
★ 6.2
1989
Blood RedFilm
Andrews
★ 4.9
1989
Beverly Hills BratsFilm
Clive
★ 5.0
1988
Hello Actors StudioFilm
Self
★ 6.7
1987
Medium RareFilm
Harry Costas
★ 5.0
1987
RoomiesTV
Nick Chase • 8 episodes
★ 6.0
1986
Back to SchoolFilm
Lou
★ 6.3
1985
Rocky IVFilm
Paulie Pennino
★ 7.1
1985
The EqualizerTV
Louie Ganucci • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsTV
Ed Fratus. the Salesman • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1985
A Summer to RememberFilm
Fidel Fargo
★ 6.5
1984
Once Upon a Time in AmericaFilm
Joe
★ 8.4
1984
Miami ViceTV
Lupo Ramirez • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1984
The Pope of Greenwich VillageFilm
Bed Bug Eddie
★ 6.4
1984
Over the Brooklyn BridgeFilm
Phil
★ 5.1
1982
Rocky IIIFilm
Paulie Pennino
★ 6.9
1982
Amityville II: The PossessionFilm
Anthony Montelli
★ 5.7
1982
Lookin' to Get OutFilm
Jerry Feldman
★ 5.3
1981
...All the MarblesFilm
Eddie Cisco
★ 6.1
1980
Blood BeachFilm
Sergeant Royko
★ 4.9
1980
Murder Can Hurt You!Film
Lt. Palumbo
1979
Rocky IIFilm
Paulie Pennino
★ 7.3
1978
ConvoyFilm
Pig Pen
★ 6.3
1978
Uncle Joe ShannonFilm
Joe Shannon
★ 6.3
1978
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like ThisFilm
Rocco Agnelli
★ 5.5
1977
Twilight's Last GleamingFilm
Augie Garvas
★ 6.5
1977
The ChoirboysFilm
Scuzzi
★ 5.4
1976
RockyFilm
Paulie
★ 7.8
1976
Harry and Walter Go to New YorkFilm
Warden Durgom
★ 5.6
1976
Serpico: The Deadly GameFilm
Alec Rosen
★ 9.0
1976
Woman of the YearFilm
Ralph Rodino
★ 7.0
1975
BarettaTV
★ 6.5
1975
BarettaTV
Solomon • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1975
BarettaTV
Willy • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1975
The Killer EliteFilm
Mac
★ 5.8
1975
HustlingFilm
Gustavino
★ 5.8
1975
Murph the SurfFilm
Sgt. Bernasconi
★ 3.7
1974
ChinatownFilm
Curly
★ 7.9
1974
The Rockford FilesTV
Stuart Gaily • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
The GamblerFilm
Carmine
★ 6.7
1974
The Great NiagaraFilm
Ace Tully
★ 6.2
1973
Cinderella LibertyFilm
Master at Arms
★ 6.7
1973
The ConnectionFilm
Ernie
★ 10.0
1972
M*A*S*HTV
Lt. Willis • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1972
Across 110th StreetFilm
Lapides
★ 6.7
1971
ColumboTV
Mo Weinberg • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
1971
Born to WinFilm
First Hood
★ 5.4
1971
The Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightFilm
Willie Quarequlo
★ 5.2
1970
Carnival of BloodFilm
Gimpy (as John Harris)
★ 4.1
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
Self • 2 episodes
★ 5.8