Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83

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Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who portrayed Sylvester Stallone's gruff, muttering best friend, cornerstone, and brother-in-law Paulie in the "Rocky" film series, passed away.

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Young's work in "Rocky" earned him a nomination for an Academy Award in 1977 for best supporting actor. Mickey's costar Burgess Meredith from "Rocky" faced off against him.

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Young painted as well. Bilotta Gallery, a Florida-based "home of celebrity artwork & memorabilia," is where you can find his paintings, some of which are influenced by the "Rocky" movies.

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The late James Caan, who was also from Queens, New York, collaborated with him on a few movies in the 1970s, such as "Cinderella Liberty," "The Gambler," "The Killer Elite," and "Harry and Walter Go to New York."

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He played a retired drill instructor in the short-lived 1987 ABC sitcom Roomies, a reference to his timea spent in the United States Marine Corps, where his character chooses to attend college after retirement.

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"Rocky" rose to fame in the 1970s. It won three Oscars, including best picture, and was nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Mr. Young's for best supporting actor.

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