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Burt Young


Burly, talented character actor who has remained consistently busy playing "rough at the edge" type characters, often on the wrong side of the law. Young was born on April 30 1940 in New York City, where he received his dramatic arts training under legendary acting coach Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2013 Zarra's Law (post-production)
Paul Canto
 
2013 Ci vediamo domani
Palagonia
 
2012 Abigail Harm
Mr. Warren
 
2012 The Shoemaker (short)
Nicky the Greek
 
2010 Medium Rare (TV series)
Harry
 
2010 Kingshighway
Mario Capriolini
 
2009 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV series)
Eddy Mack
Snatched (2009) … Eddy Mack
 
2009 New York, I Love You
Landlord (segment "Fatih Akin")
 
2008 Carnera: The Walking Mountain
Lou Soresi
 
2007 The Hideout
Mueller
 
2007 Hack!
J.T. Bates
 
2007 Go Go Tales
Murray
 
2007 Blue Lake Massacre
Pops
 
2005 Nicky's Game (short)
Leo Singer
 
2005 Transamerica
Murray
 
2004 Land of Plenty
Sherman
 
2004 The Wager
Jack Stockman
 
2004 Shut Up and Kiss Me!
Vincent Bublioni
 
2003 The Handler (TV series)
Dino Mantoni
Bruno Comes Back (2003) … Dino Mantoni
 
2003 Crooked Lines
Mike Ameche
 
2002 Kiss the Bride
Santo Sposato
 
2002 Checkout
Uncle Louie
 
2002 And She Was
 
2002 Alternate Realities (TV series)
Frank
 
2001/I Plan B
Sal Palermo
 
2001 The Sopranos (TV series)
Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri, Sr.
Another Toothpick (2001) … Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri, Sr.
 
2001 Cugini
Pasquale 'pop' Cugini
 
2000 The Day the Ponies Come Back
John Stoller
 
2000 Gioco di specchi (TV movie)
 
2000 Very Mean Men
Dominic Piazza
 
2000 L'uomo della fortuna
Don Ettore Visone
 
2000 Blue Moon
Bobby
 
2000 Never Look Back
 
2000 Table One
Frankie Chips
 
1999 Terra bruciata
Joe
 
1999 Mickey Blue Eyes
Vito Graziosi
 
1999 The Florentine
Joe Mc Collough
 
1999 Loser Love
Sydney Delacroix
 
1998 Cuori in campo (TV movie)
Gallagher
 
1998 Thinking About Africa (TV series)
Oland
 
1998 One Deadly Road
 
1997 Firehouse (TV movie)
Chief Frank Shea
 
1996-1997 Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Jack 'Soldier' Belmont
Small Blessings (1997) … Jack 'Soldier' Belmont
Lucky (1996) … Jack 'Soldier' Belmont
 
1997 Before Women Had Wings (TV movie)
Louis Ippolito
 
1997 The Deli
JC
 
1997 The Undertaker's Wedding
Alberto
 
1997 She's So Lovely
Lorenzo
 
1997 Kicked in the Head
Jack
 
1997 The Last Don (TV mini-series)
Virginio Ballazzo
 
1997 Law & Order (TV series)
Lewis Darnell
Mad Dog (1997) … Lewis Darnell
 
1997 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Captain Parker
Tempests (1997) … Captain Parker
 
1997 Heaven Before I Die
Pollof
 
1996 The North Star
Reno
 
1995 Bless This House (TV series)
Mr. Riveto
The Postman Always Moves Twice (1995) … Mr. Riveto
 
1994 Crocodile Shoes (TV mini-series)
Lou Benedetti
 
1994 Columbo (TV series)
Mo Weinberg
Undercover (1994) … Mo Weinberg
 
1994 The Maharaja's Daughter (TV mini-series)
Milai
 
1993 Bride of Violence 2 (TV movie)
Vincent Domenici
 
1993 Berlin '39
Werner
 
1993 Double Deception (TV movie)
Zimmer
 
1993 Excessive Force
Sal DiMarco
 
1992 Circle of Fear
Mancini
 
1992 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Gambler
Split Personality (1992) … Gambler
 
1992 Cattive ragazze
 
1992 The Final Contract (TV movie)
 
1991 Bride of Violence (TV movie)
Vincente Dominici
 
1991 Americano rosso
George Maniago
 
1990 Bright Angel
Art
 
1990 Rocky V
Paulie
 
1990 Diving In
Coach Mack
 
1990 Backstreet Dreams
Luca
 
1990 Club Fed
Warden Boyle
 
1990 Betsy's Wedding
Georgie
 
1989 Beverly Hills Brats
Clive
 
1989 Blood Red
Andrews
 
1987 Roomies (TV series)
Nick Chase
Mid-Term Fever (1987) … Nick Chase
Obsession (1987) … Nick Chase
Bobby Midnight (1987) … Nick Chase
The Ditch (1987) … Nick Chase
To Tell the Truth (1987) … Nick Chase
 
1987 Medium Rare
Harry
 
1986 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series)
Ed Fratus. the Salesman
Road Hog (1986) … Ed Fratus. the Salesman
 
1985 Rocky IV
Paulie
 
1985 The Equalizer (TV series)
Louie Ganucci
The Confirmation Day (1985) … Louie Ganucci
 
1985 A Summer to Remember (TV movie)
Fidel Fargo
 
1984 Miami Vice (TV series)
Lupo Ramirez
Give a Little, Take a Little (1984) … Lupo Ramirez
 
1984 The Pope of Greenwich Village
Bed Bug Eddie
 
1983 You and Me Kid (TV series)
 
1982 Rocky III
Paulie
 
1981 ...All the Marbles
Eddie Cisco
 
1980 Blood Beach
Sergeant Royko
 
1980 Murder Can Hurt You! (TV movie)
Lt. Palumbo
 
1979 Rocky II
Paulie
 
1978 Uncle Joe Shannon
Joe Shannon
 
1978 Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (TV movie)
Rocco Agnelli
 
1978 Convoy
Bobby 'Love Machine' 'Pig Pen'
 
1977 The Choirboys
Scuzzi
 
1977 Twilight's Last Gleaming
Augie Garvas
 
1976 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Stuart Gaily
The Family Hour (1976) … Stuart Gaily
 
1975-1976 Baretta (TV series)
Johnny Checco / Solomon / Willy
Soldier in the Jungle (1976) … Johnny Checco
The Big Hand's on Trouble (1975) … Solomon
Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow (1975) … Willy
 
1976 Woman of the Year (TV movie)
Ralph Rodino
 
1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York
Warden Durgom
 
1976 Serpico (TV series)
Alec Rosen
The Deadly Game (1976) … Alec Rosen
 
1975 The Killer Elite
Mac
 
1975 Murph the Surf
Sgt. Bernasconi
 
1975 Hustling (TV movie)
Gustavino
 
1974 The Gambler
Carmine
 
1974 The Great Niagara (TV movie)
Ace Tully
 
1974 Chinatown
Curly
 
1973 Cinderella Liberty
Master at Arms
 
1973 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Lt. Willis
L.I.P. (Local Indigenous Personnel) (1973) … Lt. Willis
 
1973 The Connection (TV movie)
Ernie
 
1972 Across 110th Street
Lapides
 
1971 The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight
Willie Quarequlo
 
1971 Born to Win
First Hood
 
1970 Carnival of Blood
Gimpy (as John Harris)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
1978 Uncle Joe Shannon (writer)
 
1975 Baretta (TV series)
The Big Hand's on Trouble (1975) (story)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
1976 Rocky ("The First Noel" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2012 Casting By (documentary)
Himself
 
2011 The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005-2011 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011) … Himself
Sylvester Stallone (2005) … Himself
 
2008 Cinemania (TV series)
Himself
Rocky IV (2008) … Himself
 
2007 Skill vs. Will: The Making of 'Rocky Balboa' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 In the Ring (video documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Revoloution
Himself
 
2006 Tribute to Burgess Meredith (video documentary short)
Himself (voice)
 
2005 The Contender (TV series)
Himself
Heavy Hands (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
Injury Takes Its Toll (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
Rivals (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
Survival of the Fittest (2005) … Himself (uncredited)
 
2004 I'm with Her (TV series)
Himself
 
2002 2 Birds with 1 Stallone
Himself
 
2000 The Howard Stern Radio Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 May 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
1999 The Making of a Mobster: 'Mickey Blue Eyes' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1996 The Mouse
Himself
 
1980 The 6th People's Choice Awards
Himself - Accepting Favourite Motion Picture Award
 
1979 The 36th Annual Golden Globes Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
1977 The 49th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1977 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 March 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2007 La noche desesperada (TV movie)
Murray
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

March 10 - May 14, 2006 "Burt Young on Canvas" presented by Jade Nectar Gallery, 62 Cooper Square, NYC, NY 10003 See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

John Harris

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

"I enjoyed playing around with that guy, and it was a pleasure every three, four years, coming back seeing how the wardrobe is. Is he heavy? Is he thin? I had fun." - BY, on playing Paulie in the Rocky films. See more »

Trivia:

Served in U.S. Marines from 1957 to 1959. See more »

Star Sign:

Taurus