Jake LaMotta
Known For
Acting
Born
1922-07-10 in New York City, New York, USA
Died
2017-09-19
Biography
Jake LaMotta had one of the best chins in boxing history. In over 110 fights against the greatest middleweights in history, LaMotta was only knocked to the canvas once in his entire 14 year career. Turning pro in the early 1940s, Lamotta ran up an impressive undefeated streak before losing. He was the first fighter to defeat the great Sugar Ray Robinson (Robinson was 40-0). Claimed to have "taken a dive" against "Blackjack" Billy Fox in New York City. Fox was 49-1 with 49 knockouts. Captured the World's Middleweight Title from the legendary Frenchman Marcel Cerdan. Made two successful title defenses. Was knocked down by light-heavyweight Danny Nardico in West Palm Beach, Florida in the early 1950s. Made an ill advised comeback and lost to Billy Kilgore in Miami Beach. Ran a popular nightclub on Miami Beach in the 1950s. Served a short prison term. Acted in the movie, L'arnaqueur (1961) with Paul Newman. - IMDb Mini Biography
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
Hangmen
as Moe Boone
The Hustler
as Bartender
New Jack City
as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
Maniac Cop
as Detective
Resurrecting the Champ
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
Firepower
as Nickel Sam
The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
as Self (archive footage)
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
as Bartender
Cauliflower Cupids
as Gentle Jim
The Doctor and the Playgirl
as Ed
Mob War
as Don Ricci
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
as Rocco
Rebellion in Cuba
as Julio
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
as Himself (archive footage)
The Raging Bull
as Self (archive footage)
The Happy Moose
as Bull
