The actor, who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in the movie Rocky, died on October 8 in Los Angeles. He is 83 years old.
American actor Burt Young, best known for his role as Paulie Pennino in the Rocky franchise, has died at the age of 83. The New York Times reported it.
Relatives of the celebrity did not say the cause of death, but his daughter Ann Morea Steingiser reported that he passed away on Sunday, October 8.
It should be noted that Bert Young was born on April 30, 1940 in Queen, New York. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959 and was also a professional boxer before starting his career in Hollywood.
He played his earliest roles in the films The Gang That Can’t Shoot (1971), On the Other Side of 110th Street (1972), Chinatown (1974). In 1976, Young starred in the movie Rocky. The film was a huge success, and his role as Paulie earned him an Academy Award nomination. The actor played his last role in 2019.
It is noted that thanks to his physique and stern face, Young played more than 160 roles in films and on television. He often plays a mafia boss, detective or criminal.
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