Burt Young

Burt Young (born April 30, 1940) is an actor.

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April 30 - 1940

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Born Jerry De Louise in New York City, Young was trained by Lee Strasberg at the world-famous Actor's Studio. Young made his name playing rough-edged, working class Italian-American characters, the best known example being his signature role, as Sylvester Stallone's brother-in-law in Rocky, in 1976, for which he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar. He reprised the role in all four of the hit movie's sequels. He has played similar roles in Chinatown, Convoy, and Last Exit to Brooklyn.

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New York City - Lee Strasberg - Working class - Italian-American - Sylvester Stallone - Rocky - 1976 - Best Supporting Actor Oscar - Sequel - Chinatown - Convoy - Last Exit to Brooklyn

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Young has also appeared in many television programs, including Baretta, Law & Order and The Sopranos.

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Baretta - Law & Order - The Sopranos

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