But he was always best known for playing Paulie Pennino in six "Rocky" movies. The short, paunchy, balding Young was the sort of actor who always seemed to play middle-aged no matter his age.

Burt Young, best known for playing Philadelphia meat packer Paulie Pennino in “Rocky,” has died at the age of 83. Take a look back at his life on screen and stage.

Burt Young, best known for playing Philadelphia meat packer Paulie Pennino in “Rocky,” has died at the age of 83. Take a look back at his life on screen and stage.

But he was always best known for playing Paulie Pennino in six "Rocky" movies. The short, paunchy, balding Young was the sort of actor who always seemed to play middle-aged no matter his age.

Young’s breakout role as Paulie Pennino in “Rocky” — playing the titular boxer’s best friend and brother of his love interest — came as one of the movie’s more veteran actors at the ...

Burt Young, best known to “Rocky” fans as the underdog champion’s best friend Paulie Pennino, died on Oct. 8 at the age of 83, according to The New York Times. Young earned an Academy Award ...

He was 83. Young had roles in acclaimed films and television shows including “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in America” and “The Sopranos.” But he was always best known for playing Paulie Pennino in ...

Burt Young, best known for playing Philadelphia meat packer Paulie Pennino in “Rocky,” has died at the age of 83. Take a look back at his life on screen and stage.

Burt Young, who played Paulie in six of the “Rocky” films starring Sylvester Stallone, drawing an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for his performance in the 1976 original, has died, his ...

But he was always best known for playing Paulie Pennino in six “Rocky” movies. The short, paunchy, balding Young was the sort of actor who always seemed to play middle-aged no matter his age.