Biography - A Short Wiki
Check out the time and place of Burt Young's birth and a lot of more information!
Burt Young is an American whose real name is Richard Morea. He is popular for his acting roles in the film Rocky going by the name Rocky Balboa. He has also taken many more roles in different films as well as television series, which has made his name over the years. He has been into his career since 1970 and is currently still an active man. Apart from acting, he is also a painter and an author, which helps to increase his net worth.
Career Highlights
Read about Burt Young's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Young began his career as a Marine Corps for the United States, where he worked from 1957 to 1959. He was involved in other works before starting his acting career in 1970. At first, he was playing minor roles and was not much recognized until in 1976 when he took part in the film, Rocky, and was known by the name Paulie Pennino as the main character. He was among the four characters who appeared in all the films of Rocky others being; Sylvester Stallone, Stu Nahan, and Tony Burton.
Family and Personal Life
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Burt Young married Gloria DeLouise in 1961. The couple had a daughter together named Anne Morea. They lived happily together, but unfortunately, his wife passed away in 1974, leaving him a widower and the only parent to their child. The reason for her death has not been given, but the news of her death saddened him very much and had to raise their daughter single-handed. He seems he was not ready to remarry and has remained single since then. He is a grandfather to the son of her daughter. Young lives in Port Washington in New York. Young also loves sports and was one of the participants of the 1984 New York Marathon.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Gloria DeLouise (d. 1974) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Anne Morea) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Richard Morea |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 83 years |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1940 |
| Place of Birth | Queens, New York City the US |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.73 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 94 kg, 207 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $3 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Author, Painter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Burt Young's height is pretty average measuring 1.73 m. Burt Young weighs 94 kg. Being born on April 30, 1940, translates to an age of 83 years as of todays date (July 14, 2023).
Quotes
I used to be a fighter and I’m used to taking weight off.
Burt Young
I enjoyed playing around with that guy, and it was a pleasure every three, four years, coming back seeing how the wardrobe is. Is he heavy? Is he thin? I had fun.
Burt Young
