Rocky
1976
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He played Rocky Balboa's brother-in-law and best friend Paulie Pennino in the Rocky film series, his performance in the first installment of which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Director Sam Peckinpah cast Young as the getaway driver/assassin, "Mac", in The Killer Elite (1975), and Young came to the attention of newcomer Sylvester Stallone, who cast him as future brother-in-law "Paulie" in the 1976 sleeper hit Rocky (1976).
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- Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Dec 3, 1976 · Rocky: Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers. A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect.
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- Drama, Sport
- John G. Avildsen
- 1976-12-03
Oct 19, 2023 · The Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise, has died. Kevork ...
Oct 19, 2023 · Burt Young, the veteran character actor who played Paulie in six of the Rocky films starring Sylvester Stallone, has died aged 83. Young died on Sunday, October 8, in Los Angeles, his...
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Burt Young's portrayal of Paulie Pennino in the Rocky movies has had a lasting impact on the franchise, with his consistent presence and entertaining performance making him a defining...
