Burt Young’s Story: The Man Who Played Paulie in "Rocky" Opens Up About His Family and His Craft
Our American Stories
iHeartPodcasts
4.3 • 737 Ratings
🗓️ 9 June 2025
⏱️ 14 minutes
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Burt Young is an instantly recognizable character actor, known for his half-muttered voice and flinty gaze—traits that made him the perfect fit for Rocky as Sylvester Stallone’s ill-mannered brother-in-law, Paulie. Here’s Burt Young with his story.
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