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Jake LaMotta

Jake LaMotta

Known For Acting
Birthday Jul 10, 1922
Died Sep 19, 2017 (95)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 0.2 (history)
Updated Apr 13, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
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 t ... he 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

Known For

Filmography

Resurrecting the Champ

Resurrecting the Champ

2007

as Jake LaMotta (voice)

The Happy Moose

The Happy Moose

1995

as Bull

New Jack City

New Jack City

1991

as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)

Mob War

Mob War

1989

as Don Ricci

Maniac Cop

Maniac Cop

1988

as Detective

Hangmen

Hangmen

1987

as Moe Boone

Firepower

Firepower

1979

as Nickel Sam

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

1971

as Bartender

Cauliflower Cupids

Cauliflower Cupids

1970

as Gentle Jim

The Hustler

The Hustler

1961

as Bartender

Raging Bull

Raging Bull

1980

Book

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

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