Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor, Dead at 83
Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor, Dead at 83

Burt Young, , ‘Rocky’ Actor, Dead at 83.

Young, best known for playing Paulie in the 'Rocky' films, died on Oct.

8 in Los Angeles, 'The New York Times' reports.

Young, best known for playing Paulie in the 'Rocky' films, died on Oct.

8 in Los Angeles, 'The New York Times' reports.

His daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, confirmed his death on Oct.

18.

Young had over 160 film and TV credits throughout his career.

Young had over 160 film and TV credits throughout his career.

He was also largely involved in theater.

Before becoming an actor, Young joined the Marines at age 16.

Before becoming an actor, Young joined the Marines at age 16.

That is when he took up boxing and ended up having a short, professional career under Cus D'Amato, the manager of Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson.

That is when he took up boxing and ended up having a short, professional career under Cus D'Amato, the manager of Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson.

His win-loss record was 17-1.

In his late 20s, Young shifted gears and ended up studying acting under Lee Strasberg for two years.

In his late 20s, Young shifted gears and ended up studying acting under Lee Strasberg for two years.

Other TV shows and movies he's appeared in include 'M*A*S*H,' 'The Gang that Couldn't Shoot Straight,' 'Last Exit to Brooklyn, 'Back to School' and more