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.
Burt Young has 148 screen credits in a career dating back to 1961. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Rocky with 6 titles. Signature works include Once Upon a Time in America, Rocky, Rocky III. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
