Gerald Tommaso DeLouise (April 30, 1940 – October 8, 2023), better known by his stage name Burt Young, was an American actor, painter and author.
He is best known for his Academy Award-nominated role as Sylvester Stallone's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie in the Rocky movie series.
Burt Young | |
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Born | Gerald Tommaso DeLouise April 30, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 8, 2023 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 83)
Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
Occupation(s) | Actor, painter, author |
Years active | 1970–2023 |
Spouse(s) | Gloria DeLouise (m. 1961; died 1974) |
Young died in Los Angeles, California from cardiac arrest on October 8, 2023 at the age of 83.
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