I met him at Shetler Studios in NYC around 2002 (?).I was on my way to an audition. I was late and the elevator took forever. Finally, I it came, I jumped in, and "Paulie" jumped in right after me. I was stunned because I love the Rocky series so much, and here I am with Burt in the elevator!!! I said, "Hi, where are you going?" He said, "To an audition." I then said, "Me, too." The doors opened and just before he exited, he kissed me on the cheek. I was speechless, starstruck, because I loved his character!!! Well, here I am, an American black woman, had just turned 50, - me and Paulie in the elevator! BTW, I did not get the part! Nevertheless, I got the kiss and the memory! The loony lefties and the feminists who might read this will say, "You should sue him for sexual harassment!" Not me.
I actually met him on 5th Avenue in NYC in 1997. I was listening to the "Rocky 4" soundtrack on my CD player at the time & I stopped Burt Young & showed him what I was listening to & he got so excited that he have me a hearty hand shake & we both parted ways, both with a big smile on our faces. REALLY NICE GUY, totally approachable, never pushed me away or said anything out of anger or awkward. God bless Burt Young.
I directed (1st AD) Burt in a really terribly written horror film in Phoenix back 2006. I adore Burt, such a sweetheart of a man. I hope I get to work with him again in a REAL film one of these days soon. Love ya Burt!
Exactly. ....Sly made Burt into a nobody and a bit of a bum in the Rocky films......in real life Burt would have beat the shit out of Sly and probably everyone else on the set.
I never knew Burt Young was a boxer. His character in the Rocky movies was phenomenal. God Bless you Burt, I hope you're living a wonderful healthy life.
He must like trains. I just missed meeting him on Caltrain back in the '80s, I think he was on his way to the track at Hillsdale, my buddy got to say hello, and I heard he had a real TOMATO on his arm.
@@seekn.destroy4064 not yet bitch, lol. Did you know Robert Blake tried to contract Mr. Young to bump off his then wife? Lololol....sorry, I'm still laughing.....true story.
Burt young such a lovely humble guy, and his portrayal as Paulie in the Rocky series is such a brilliant performance, he adds a realism and hardness to the part as the overpowering overprotective Brother of Rocky's love interest Adrian, Paulie is just one of the many perfect ingredients that makes the movie ROCKY such a great film on many levels
100% . Sadly watching Rocky movie reactions these past few years has really made me realise this current generation dont understand the Paulie character at all, it's really a shame. The only ones that seem to get him are the older reactors. I think part of it is because alcoholism has dropped a lot since those days so theyve never experienced that type of person irl , and the need to 'be a man' isnt such a thing anymore so they dont understand the pressures he was under. Really he was depressed and an alcoholic that needed help and support and a good woman. Rocky helped provide most of that and brought him up with him. And his best friend becoming his brother in law really is poetic. Just a shame he didnt meet a lady in his twlight years, but maybe that would of been too disney for Rocky.
He's one of life's special people,.....when you hear people like Burt young and Sylvester Stallone talk you just realise how humble and grounded they've remained despite great success in their lives,.....they have a warmth and a respect for all things good and humility...... Great human beings
Burt Young know as "Paulie" In Rocky would never have been such a great movie without you. You helped Make Rocky Big Burt. Thank you also for entertaining us with your nasty attitude in Rocky when you said.You wanna see this turkey Fly? LOL And threw the Turkey out the back door. That was the best funniest scene ever Burt. That was pretty crazy Burt and had me laughing years later over that one scene. You did awesome Burt. We all love you
My wife and I where on our honeymoon when we met Mr.Burt Young on the Isle of Capri in December 2001, he was walking with a small group of people including the actor F.Murray Abraham, he came across as a kind and down to earth guy.
Burt, so many people in your life, so many influences. Your life was enriched by them, but you also enriched others. You probably are aware of how big a influence you were on so many people. I can't imagine Rocky without Pauly. I could list the times, the moments you created that was gold. I just want to say, thank you.
As a Marine... Burt Young is my brother, and he always will be... But watching his movies, and other performances, he is one of the most underrated actors of a generation... Having grown up in Catskill NY., and now learning that he trained under my boxing coach, and Iron Mikes, Cus, is a revelation...
I rarely cry at anything but when they showed rocky visiting not just Adrian's but also Paulie's grave that really got me going! To know I'd never see him in a rocky movie again was heartbreaking
Rocky was one of those pictures that actually change thousands of peoples lives for the better. There were more boxing gyms full with young ambitious men that wanted to be rocky. It was the best love, human nature boxing film ever. It made you very humble.
He lives a very normal life God bless him I think he has a few dollars he should be worth millions not these actors today he was a true blue champion he was a great actor and I wish him the best
@@vincenttorriojr.9405 his net worth is 2 million aint much but its still a lot to us regular folk and he lives comfortably. No need for a huge house and cars when you can just do what you like
Burt lives in my wonderful childhood town of Port Washington, L.I. NY! It’s a VERY affluent part of the country. Titans of industry and entertainment have lived there. Including me 😎 You can meet Burt just about any Friday or Saturday night and any of the local popular bars and restaurants in town. Very affable man👍🏻
"I'm tired a 'ya hangin' around like a freakin spider!" "Ya want da bird?, Then go in da alley and eat da bird!" These two lines and that scene had me howlin'
Such an genuine person. Peculiar yet registers in his unique way. Reminds me of my uncle who passed a couple of years ago. Definitely was a tough man to read but as time went on, you realized he had a heart of gold and wore his heart on his sleeve. Very much enjoyed this video. Burt Young, a class act.
He such a good actor. Away from Rocky I remember watching him in the Amityville horror 2, the possession. I hated him so much in that film, but it was testimony to his acting. Underrated actor for sure.
Burt never got the recognition he deserves. A truly blessed man and actor. One of my favorite lines from Rocky was (you want the bird go out in the alley and eat the bird) As he throws the Thanksgiving turkey out the back door
You're right he never did get the recognition that he deserved like Dinero, Pacino Joe Pesci he should have been right up there with them but God bless him.
As he got into his 40's he was a big, tough son of a gun. I assume he put muscle on for other tough guy roles. Who could not love this man and artist. Love ya Burt
Few months ago l saw and shock his hand in a rite aide store in Hollywood . Hell of a nice guy . Guys like him are like 57 chevy , they don’t make them any more .
This was my grandad, didn’t give a fuck what he said, dry sense of humor, wasn’t a big guy but that didn’t matter, he ran pubs for 30+ years, had hundreds of jobs be it a bus driver or a miner, used to ride 18 miles on a bike a day to work at a power station….I was 18 when he passed 12 years ago, I just wish he was still here cause I would’ve known so much more….
“Let me alone when I answer the fucking question.”, pure gold. I love this man.
Burt Young is a very very underrated actor. Amazing!
After this vid I can say the same.
Very
Its a wonder he was not in any of the Godfather movies!
@@rockyracoon3233 Good shout, he should have been
@@rockyracoon3233 . He did play in The Sopranos as Bobby Bacla Sr.
"If I could step out and be someone else, I wanna be you. You're all heart Rock."
"Thanks Paulie."
"NOW BUST THIS GUY'S TEETH OUT!!"
Legend indeed :)
"I'll try.."
*15 mins later...*
"Remember what I said about being you?"
"Yeah"
"Forget it"
You're a Bum! ;-)
That is one of many lines that still brings a tear to my eye after 30+ years.
Hit the one in the middle!
When he talks about his mom and dad, you can see that he thinks about them everyday and misses them dearly.
He interacted with people including me on IG a couple of years ago.
He was very nice.
A great actor , artist & so much more.
#RIPBurt
My condolences to the friends and family of the late Burt Young
I met him at Shetler Studios in NYC around 2002 (?).I was on my way to an audition. I was late and the elevator took forever. Finally, I it came, I jumped in, and "Paulie" jumped in right after me. I was stunned because I love the Rocky series so much, and here I am with Burt in the elevator!!! I said, "Hi, where are you going?" He said, "To an audition." I then said, "Me, too." The doors opened and just before he exited, he kissed me on the cheek. I was speechless, starstruck, because I loved his character!!! Well, here I am, an American black woman, had just turned 50, - me and Paulie in the elevator! BTW, I did not get the part! Nevertheless, I got the kiss and the memory! The loony lefties and the feminists who might read this will say, "You should sue him for sexual harassment!" Not me.
Sorry you did not get the part you auditioned for!
You're a good woman and God bless you and so is Burt Young God bless him to
Very sweet story.
♡◇
Brown Cow Awesome story!
I actually met him on 5th Avenue in NYC in 1997. I was listening to the "Rocky 4" soundtrack on my CD player at the time & I stopped Burt Young & showed him what I was listening to & he got so excited that he have me a hearty hand shake & we both parted ways, both with a big smile on our faces. REALLY NICE GUY, totally approachable, never pushed me away or said anything out of anger or awkward. God bless Burt Young.
He was very good in Rocky! Didn't know he was a boxer!
and a marine!
Very good? He was damn near perfect in it. At least great.
Very Good? Wtf? He was a 10 out of 10. We was amazing.
I didn't know that also he was boxer and i grew up watching him in Rocky movies.
MaratSafinVideos would you rather have surgery from a very good surgeon or an excellent surgeon?
This man made the Rocky movies worth watching with his realistic way of acting
Funny aswell in the film's Sylvester Stallone even said there wouldn't be a rocky without Paulie
This guy made the movie man! Natural actor with his funny antics - always relatable to some character in your own family 😂
Definitely
Paulie was the perfect foil, and Burt played him masterfully.
brando like. but un pretty
I directed (1st AD) Burt in a really terribly written horror film in Phoenix back 2006. I adore Burt, such a sweetheart of a man. I hope I get to work with him again in a REAL film one of these days soon. Love ya Burt!
BURT YOUNG was the REAL Rocky!! who knew!! and trained by Cus!! wow
Elgin Subwaysurfer Bolling he’s still alive lmao
Exactly. ....Sly made Burt into a nobody and a bit of a bum in the Rocky films......in real life Burt would have beat the shit out of Sly and probably everyone else on the set.
Managed by Cus, trained by Charley.
wouldnt be surprised if Burt wS the fight choreographer. ut of course he would t get a screen credit for that
considering Burts skillset and this was a BOXING movie youd think Sly would mention Burts background to help hypethe film but nooki
I never knew Burt Young was a boxer. His character in the Rocky movies was phenomenal. God Bless you Burt, I hope you're living a wonderful healthy life.
One of those actors you don't think about because he's so good .
There goes a guy i always had a quiet curiosity about but never saw fit to pursue..my loss.What a wonderful man.
Totally agree, I know him most as Paulie from Rocky but what a life he's lived, complete respect for the man
@Daniel Spinosa You guys are talking like he's dead. :)
@@TreesOnTheBeachbut he is dead
@@omarhadri5774He wasn't dead 4 years ago when we were discussing this.
"They mis-casted me. I'm a lovable son of a gun."
Trust me, Burt. Your role as Paulie proved that you were a lovable son of a gun. :')
Yo Pauli’s great line.Rocky films wouldn’t have been same without him.Legend
In his day, Old Man Baccala was like the friggin terminator.
I was hoping this comment would be here.
Those Smokes killed him before that car even crashed
this man is actually on my train now, it's a honor to meet this gentleman
Wow! Where? More details please.
Train, right. He's probably the caboose..Whoaaaaa!
Isn't he dead?
He must like trains.
I just missed meeting him on Caltrain back in the '80s, I think he was on his way to the track at Hillsdale, my buddy got to say hello, and I heard he had a real TOMATO on his arm.
@@seekn.destroy4064 not yet bitch, lol. Did you know Robert Blake tried to contract Mr. Young to bump off his then wife? Lololol....sorry, I'm still laughing.....true story.
“I like that they take care of each other”
That’s straight from the heart.
Burt young such a lovely humble guy, and his portrayal as Paulie in the Rocky series is such a brilliant performance, he adds a realism and hardness to the part as the overpowering overprotective Brother of Rocky's love interest Adrian, Paulie is just one of the many perfect ingredients that makes the movie ROCKY such a great film on many levels
100% . Sadly watching Rocky movie reactions these past few years has really made me realise this current generation dont understand the Paulie character at all, it's really a shame. The only ones that seem to get him are the older reactors.
I think part of it is because alcoholism has dropped a lot since those days so theyve never experienced that type of person irl , and the need to 'be a man' isnt such a thing anymore so they dont understand the pressures he was under.
Really he was depressed and an alcoholic that needed help and support and a good woman. Rocky helped provide most of that and brought him up with him.
And his best friend becoming his brother in law really is poetic. Just a shame he didnt meet a lady in his twlight years, but maybe that would of been too disney for Rocky.
Thank all of you for the Rocky Series. l wil never tire in watching
Rocky. love you. a fan Naomi
4-18-2017
Me too, I can never pass it up when I catch it on TV.
What an amazing guy he was, RIP Burt Young
He was good in Once Upon a Time In America but will always be remembered as, “Paulie.”
And in " The pope of Greenwich Village " with Micky Rourke & Eric Roberts etc.
And three times on the most popular TV series among my middle school classmates and teammates; Baretta (1974-1976)
Rocky: "Yo Paulie, who taught her (the robot) to talk like that?"
Paulie: "She loves me."
without Burt the Rocky films wouldn't have been as good imo, he gave it a whole nother dimension
He's one of life's special people,.....when you hear people like Burt young and Sylvester Stallone talk you just realise how humble and grounded they've remained despite great success in their lives,.....they have a warmth and a respect for all things good and humility...... Great human beings
Brilliant actor burt young. So natural. I didnt no about his boxing background. Really nice to hear about it.
Know*
Burt Young; a true Renaissance Man. Amazing.
He's also at Back to School ☺☺☺ But nothing will beat his Role in the Rocky saga. 😊
Burt Young know as "Paulie" In Rocky would never have been such a great movie without you. You helped Make Rocky Big Burt. Thank you also for entertaining us with your nasty attitude in Rocky when you said.You wanna see this turkey Fly? LOL And threw the Turkey out the back door. That was the best funniest scene ever Burt. That was pretty crazy Burt and had me laughing years later over that one scene. You did awesome Burt. We all love you
RIP Burt. You were a true legend in cinema. God bless you sir.
“I’ll break both of yer arms so they don’t werk fa ya!”
Paulie added so much charm to those films. Thank you sir.
Imagine if this legend of an actor was in goodfellas that would have been awesome !!! 😎
forgot how good of an actor he was, its like he isn't acting at all he is so into his character
Blessed from the almighty and wore it like a champ he was and is forever 🙏🏽
My wife and I where on our honeymoon when we met Mr.Burt Young on the Isle of Capri in December 2001, he was walking with a small group of people including the actor F.Murray Abraham, he came across as a kind and down to earth guy.
"Do you have a reservation?"
"Do I look like a frickin Indian?"
Haha. Epic. That belongs to my moonbat senator now from ma. Pocahontas.
That was great.just made my day with that line.hell yes!
Epic =D
Burt, so many people in your life, so many influences. Your life was enriched by them, but you also enriched others. You probably are aware of how big a influence you were on so many people. I can't imagine Rocky without Pauly. I could list the times, the moments you created that was gold. I just want to say, thank you.
Paulie: look at this place no class in here.
Apollo: is he always so cheerful.
Paulie: I dont sweat you.
Just takes about six years to get to know him
"punch his lungs out"
@@ajlang1447 well i aint got 6 years.
classic...
He's not colored he's got no rhythm 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭they probably have to apologise for that joke nowadays SMFH
Brilliant to see this I watched the rocky series with my dad growing up. The Paulie character was integral part of the rocky sucess.
Burt Young , a class act he's my favorite actor
As a Marine... Burt Young is my brother, and he always will be... But watching his movies, and other performances, he is one of the most underrated actors of a generation... Having grown up in Catskill NY., and now learning that he trained under my boxing coach, and Iron Mikes, Cus, is a revelation...
.... At Adrian's restaurant....
Little Marie: Do you have a reservation?
Paulie: Do I look like a freakin' indian??
Lol underrated one liner
Ya, Elizabeth Warren got turned away from that restaurant for not having a reservation also...
TRUMP won 2020.
@Sonny stop being divided based on the person. It's the message
What does that this means?
Reservation and indian? Anyone explain
Great Actor...Him And Stallone should do A film together,so good together on Screen
What a Legend. I loved mostly your part in the Sopranos. Ya grease ball ya. I wont talk about uncle Paulie in Rocky as no one can touch that.
. Old man Bocala
To show how significant he was to the Rocky franchise, he was definitively missed in Creed 1. Even in Rocky Balboa he lit up the screen.
I rarely cry at anything but when they showed rocky visiting not just Adrian's but also Paulie's grave that really got me going! To know I'd never see him in a rocky movie again was heartbreaking
Isn’t it crazy how the actors that are mean on movies in real life are the people with the best hearts?
I loved his coughing fit , puffing on his inhaler scene while do a hit on the Soprano's.
Then liting up a smoke in the car
Best and i have to say the funniest hit on the whole series
Trained by the great Cus and didnt lose any of his pro fights, spared and become good friends with Ali, lives comfortably now, what a life man
Rocky was one of those pictures that actually change thousands of peoples lives for the better. There were more boxing gyms full with young ambitious men that wanted to be rocky. It was the best love, human nature boxing film ever. It made you very humble.
I love it when I watch an interview and it makes me like the person so much more than I used to.
All i can say is what a legend keep going paulie
Looks like he lives a pretty modest lifestyle. Must be a testament to his self character.
He lives a very normal life God bless him I think he has a few dollars he should be worth millions not these actors today he was a true blue champion he was a great actor and I wish him the best
@@vincenttorriojr.9405 his net worth is 2 million aint much but its still a lot to us regular folk and he lives comfortably. No need for a huge house and cars when you can just do what you like
@@round105 great man
Burt lives in my wonderful childhood town of Port Washington, L.I. NY! It’s a VERY affluent part of the country. Titans of industry and entertainment have lived there. Including me 😎 You can meet Burt just about any Friday or Saturday night and any of the local popular bars and restaurants in town. Very affable man👍🏻
I dont sweat you!!
"I'm tired a 'ya hangin' around like a freakin spider!"
"Ya want da bird?, Then go in da alley and eat da bird!"
These two lines and that scene had me howlin'
An exceptional actor and equally exceptional human being.
@@carrrexx7190 What a stupid comment to make. You're an idiot.
@@carrrexx7190 Go attempt the English language with someone else. You remain a fool.
Such an genuine person. Peculiar yet registers in his unique way. Reminds me of my uncle who passed a couple of years ago. Definitely was a tough man to read but as time went on, you realized he had a heart of gold and wore his heart on his sleeve. Very much enjoyed this video. Burt Young, a class act.
It’s been so long since I’ve felt a tear run down from my face
What A Honour , This man is A liveing Legend , A Absolute craft man ..
A Great Great Great , Man
What's not to love about this man
RIP! 😢
Thanks for serving! And thank you for great movies.
Burt and Filmers...thank you. We have All enjoyed your Roles/Films...You The Man. We love you...Jesus Loves YOU! Serve Him. Will
He such a good actor. Away from Rocky I remember watching him in the Amityville horror 2, the possession. I hated him so much in that film, but it was testimony to his acting. Underrated actor for sure.
Burt is such a legend.Hes an original badass.too.Great artist!!! Such a interesting person.YO PAULIE!!!!!!
Rocky 3 after swinging and missing:
Paulie: Can I have a Job
Rocky: that's all you had to ask:
😆 😆
Burt never got the recognition he deserves. A truly blessed man and actor. One of my favorite lines from Rocky was (you want the bird go out in the alley and eat the bird) As he throws the Thanksgiving turkey out the back door
He's a grateful man very humble he's not like the show offs in today's world he lived a very normal life God bless him.
You're right he never did get the recognition that he deserved like Dinero, Pacino Joe Pesci he should have been right up there with them but God bless him.
He's 6 years older than Sly. So few years but seems like he is 20 years older. I love you Paulie
Drugs will make you look old, brotha!
@@sonnydacuse7622 Mostly yes. But also genetics
Incredible Actor. Definitely underrated. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍
I really loved his acting in Chinatown...
Criminally underrated and under appreciated and used
As he got into his 40's he was a big, tough son of a gun. I assume he put muscle on for other tough guy roles. Who could not love this man and artist. Love ya Burt
"happy birthday paulie!" 🎂🤖
"yo I wanted a sports car for my birthday not a walking trash can!"
Damn you father time of reality. Thank you film for preserving the memories of when we were Young and at our prime.
Who didn't love Paulie in the Rocky films. The character who held it all together. Respect to BY.
I LOVED his work in the"Killer elite" with James Caan!
Last Exit to Brooklyn is my Favorit Film with Burt ❤❤❤this Man 😢R.I.P.😟 greetings from Hamburg Germany 💯👍
Burts a very underated actor a true tough guy
Few months ago l saw and shock his hand in a rite aide store in Hollywood . Hell of a nice guy . Guys like him are like 57 chevy , they don’t make them any more .
You can say that again
Burt Young was brilliant in Once Upon a Time in America. Small part but a real stand out.
This was my grandad, didn’t give a fuck what he said, dry sense of humor, wasn’t a big guy but that didn’t matter, he ran pubs for 30+ years, had hundreds of jobs be it a bus driver or a miner, used to ride 18 miles on a bike a day to work at a power station….I was 18 when he passed 12 years ago, I just wish he was still here cause I would’ve known so much more….
Loved his exceptional acting role in Once Upon A Time In America but so is his Artwork
its crazy how everyone involved in the rocky franchise knows something about boxing like mr t paulie rocky himself micky etc
Burt Young is all heart with a hard-won wisdom. A true velvet hammer...
Burt young GREAT ACTOR! ❤
Hey Paulie you aint down and you aint a loser. You're a winner
It's video's like these that make YT great! Thanks for posting this great piece.
EY YO PAULIE
Paulie's dead
@@leroymaxwellii2747 Rip
His life: A beautiful mosaic.
Thank you Burt for your contribution to the Rocky series, the greatest sports love story ever!
A very beautiful scene in Once Upon A Time In America belongs to this man
Love and respect Burt Young
It was a great honor to watch him and perhaps he was a Irreplaceable character in the Rocky movies God bless you.
"hey Rock you know when I said I'd wanna be you, forget it" .....Classic, love this guy.
I use to drive him a great guy ! Love spending time with you my friend !
It was a small part but I liked Mr. Young in M*A*S*H, but everything else too, Sopranoes....so ruthless, reminds me of my old man.
RIP my dear actor. You’ll be very missed. 83 is too young.
Burt was an hell of an actor the man could fight he was a decent human being what more could you ask of some one........SEMPER FI MARINE!!
Loved him in All the Marbles with Peter Falk. Another classic which has slipped under the radar.
RIP I am so honored to watched this. fellow new yorker
He was great in convoy too , made that film with a great laugh
Paulie: Rock remember what I told ya back there about wanting to be you?
Rocky: yeah Paulie
Paulie: FORGET IT!!!!!
Frank Lucas thanks Paulie...