Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young, of 'Rocky' fame, dies at 83 Burt Young was best known for his career-defining role as Paulie, appearing in all six films up until "Rocky Balboa" in 2006.

Burt Young was best known for his career-defining role as Paulie, the cantankerous yet lovable brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone's character in the "Rocky" franchise.

Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Rocky Balboa’s brother-in-law Paulie in the Rocky movies with Sylvester Stallone, has died, his manager confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 83.