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Burt Young

Burt Young

Actor, also writer · Died October 8, 2023, aged 83 · 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 30, 1940
Died
October 8, 2023 (aged 83)
From
New York City, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
81 on MovieCove · 144 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Up 6% in 30 days

What are Burt Young's films like?

Across their 61 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama21 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy20 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile
: browse their Biography movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
26%
Self
23%
Morality
20%
Survival
14%
Power
8%
Society
7%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds20 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival11 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice9 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth8 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption8 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition9 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption5 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 61 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 21 · Serious 22 · Dark 18

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 43 · Stylized 13 · Heightened 5

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 15 · Charged 32 · Intense 14

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 28 · Shifting 28 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 33 · Some laughs 16 · Funny 12

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 29 · Even-paced 29 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 37 · Engaged 21 · Full focus 3

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 20 · Affecting 26 · Heavy 15

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 50 · Open-ended 8 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

33 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 9 of 33 analyzed roles.

Shadow
9 of 33
Ally
8 of 33
Threshold guardian
6 of 33
Trickster
6 of 33
Mentor
2 of 33
Hero
1 of 33
Herald
1 of 33
Show the 33 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
32
Melancholic
31
Hopeful
16
Absurd
12
Warm
12
Other
55

How their films linger

Hopeful25 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet21 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 8 with a twist

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet26
  • Tragic5
  • Ambiguous10

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Burt Young's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 57 of their 81 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (34).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Burt Young's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

144 credits, 81 with a MovieCove page; 11 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Medium Rare Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Harry

  • The Final Code(2021)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Tomorrow's Today(2021)

    as Luca

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Beckman(2020)

    as Salvatore

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Road to the Lemon Grove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Zio Vincenzo

  • Vault(2019)

    as Don Ruggiero

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Epiphany (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Crab Apple

  • Six Children and One Grandfather (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Mr. Bloom

  • Smothered by Mothers(2019)

    as Ivan

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Russian Doll(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joe

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • The Brawler(2019)

    as Salvatore

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Tapestry(2019)

    as Ian

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Amityville Murders(2018)

    as Michael Brigante

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Sarah Q(2018)

    as Grandpa

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • The Neighborhood(2017)

    as Jingles

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • King Rat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Art Stillman

  • Horace and Pete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Horace Sr.

  • Irene & Marie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as John

  • The Elevator(2015)

    as George

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Tom in America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Michael

  • Zarra's Law(2014)

    as Paul Canto

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Rob the Mob(2014)

    as Joey D

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Abigail Harm(2012)

    as Mr. Warren

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • See You Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Palagonia

  • The Shoemaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Nicky the Greek

  • Win Win(2011)

    as Leo Poplar

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Kingshighway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mario Capriolini

  • Oliviero Rising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Santino

  • New York, I Love You(2008)

    as Landlord

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Go Go Tales(2007)

    as Murray

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Carnera: The Walking Mountain(2008)

    as Lou Soresi

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Hideout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mueller

  • Hack!(2007)

    as J.T. Bates

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Blue Lake Butcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Pops

  • Rocky Balboa(2006)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Making of 'Last Exit to Brooklyn' (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • L'onore e il rispetto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 6 episodes · as Pasquale Li Causi

  • Carlito's Way: Rise to Power(2005)

    as Artie Bottolota Sr.

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Transamerica(2005)

    as Murray Schupak

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Nicky's Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Leo Singer

  • Downtown: A Street Tale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Gus

  • Land of Plenty(2004)

    as Sherman

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Handler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Dino Mantoni

  • I'm with Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Burt Young

  • Crooked Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mike

  • Kiss the Bride(2002)

    as Santo Sposato

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Pluto Nash(2002)

    as Gino

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Checkout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Uncle Louie

  • Plan B (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sal Palermo

  • The Day the Ponies Come Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as John Stoller

  • The Boys of Sunset Ridge(2001)

    as Hank Bartlowski

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Very Mean Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Dominic Piazza

  • Table One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Frankie Chips

  • Never Look Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Warden Gavin

  • L'uomo della fortuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Don Ettore Visone

  • Blue Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Bobby

  • The Wasteland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Joe

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Eddy Mack

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Mickey Blue Eyes(1999)

    as Vito Graziosi

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Florentine(1999)

    as Joe McCollough

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Sopranos(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby Baccalieri, Sr.

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Loser Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Sydney

  • The Mouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Burt Young

  • The Deli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as JC

  • Before Women Had Wings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Louis Ippolito

  • Kicked in the Head(1997)

    as Jack

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • She's So Lovely(1997)

    as Lorenzo

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • The Undertaker's Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Alberto

  • The Last Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Virginio Ballazzo

  • Hit & Run(1997)

    as Roy

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Heaven Before I Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Pollof

  • Firehouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chief Shea

  • North Star(1996)

    as Reno

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Bless This House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Outer Limits(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Parker

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Maharaja's Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 3 episodes · as Milai

  • Crocodile Shoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Vendetta II: The New Mafia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vincent Domenici

  • Double Deception (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Zimmer

  • Excessive Force(1992)

    as Sal DiMarco

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Walker, Texas Ranger(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jack 'Soldier' Belmont

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Due vite, un destino(1993)

    as Francesco Della Croce

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Circle of Fear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mancini

  • Bad Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Leo

  • Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Americano rosso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as George Maniago

  • Rocky V(1990)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Bright Angel(1990)

    as Art

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Backstreet Dreams(1990)

    as Luca

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Diving In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Coach Mack

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Lewis Darnell

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Club Fed(1990)

    as Warden Boyle

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Betsy's Wedding(1990)

    as Georgie

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Rocky Special: Burning Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Paulie Pennino (archive footage)

  • Wait Until Spring, Bandini(1989)

    as Rocco

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills Brats(1989)

    as Clive

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Blood Red(1989)

    as Andrews

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Last Exit to Brooklyn(1989)

    as Big Joe

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Tales from the Crypt(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Gambler

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Going Overboard(1989)

    as General Noriega

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Roomies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 8 episodes · as Nick Chase

  • Medium Rare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Harry Costas

  • Back to School(1986)

    as Lou

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Rocky IV(1985)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Ed Fratus. the Salesman

  • The Equalizer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Louie Ganucci

  • A Summer to Remember(1985)

    as Fidel Fargo

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Miami Vice(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Lupo Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • The Pope of Greenwich Village(1984)

    as Bed Bug Eddie

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Time in America(1984)

    as Joe

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Over the Brooklyn Bridge(1984)

    as Phil

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Lookin' to Get Out(1982)

    as Jerry Feldman

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Amityville II: The Possession(1982)

    as Anthony Montelli

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Rocky III(1982)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • ...All the Marbles(1981)

    as Eddie Cisco

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Blood Beach(1980)

    as Sergeant Royko

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Murder Can Hurt You!(1980)

    as Lt. Palumbo

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Rocky II(1979)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Writer · as Rocco Agnelli

  • Convoy(1978)

    as Pig Pen

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Uncle Joe Shannon(1978)

    Writer · as Joe Shannon

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • The Choirboys(1977)

    as Scuzzi

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Twilight's Last Gleaming(1977)

    as Augie Garvas

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Rocky(1976)

    as Paulie Pennino

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Woman of the Year (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Ralph Rodino

  • Harry and Walter Go to New York(1976)

    as Warden Durgom

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Serpico: The Deadly Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Alec Rosen

  • The Killer Elite(1975)

    as Mac

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Murph the Surf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sgt. Bernasconi

  • Hustling(1975)

    as Gustavino

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Baretta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 26 episodes · Writer · as Solomon · as Willy

  • The Gambler(1974)

    as Carmine

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Great Niagara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ace Tully

  • The Rockford Files(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Stuart Gaily

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Chinatown(1974)

    as Curly

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Cinderella Liberty(1973)

    as Master at Arms

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • The Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ernie

  • Across 110th Street(1972)

    as Lapides

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Lt. Willis

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight(1971)

    as Willie Quarequlo

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Born to Win(1971)

    as First Hood

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Columbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Mo Weinberg

  • Carnival of Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Gimpy (as John Harris)

  • Way of the Warriors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as George Stevens

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 144 titles, 143 of them dated from 1970 to 2025; peak year 1981.

Biggest box office

Rocky IV (1985)

$300M worldwide

Highest rated

Chinatown (1974)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Film career

19702025

Peak 1981 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 14 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting144 of 144: 141 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score39thWriting3 of 144: 0 only writing, 3 with another role

144 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 3 of them.

By decade

1970s26 · 26 acting · 3 crew1980s23 · acting1990s38 · acting2000s29 · acting2010s23 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 45 roles
71768186910611

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Burt Young's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 33rd percentile, the median of all 71; across their 61 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 61

Approval · how many liked their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 61

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 61

Midcredits score across 81 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up21
  • 50th to 74th13
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th29

Shape of the crowd

39 of their 81 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed39

Most divisive · actor

Tapestry (2019)

98th percentile spread · 53% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Chinatown (1974)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 58 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Burt Young's work okay for kids?

Across up to 24 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore17 titles34–70 · median 64 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity24 titles17–63 · median 42 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity16 titles34–72 · median 47 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs15 titles34–55 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense13 titles29–75 · median 51 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Burt Young work with?

People who share at least 2 of Burt Young's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bill Conti shares the most, 8.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles