Jake LaMotta
Jake LaMotta
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
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
21
Gender
Male
Birthday
1922-07-10 (102 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Acting

2022

The Raging Bull as Self (archive footage)

2011

The Real Rocky as Self (archive footage)

2007

Resurrecting the Champ as Jake LaMotta (voice)

2005

Raging Bull: Before the Fight as Self (archive footage)

1995

The Happy Moose as Bull

1991

New Jack City as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)

1989

Mob War as Don Ricci

1988

Maniac Cop as Detective

1987

Hangmen as Moe Boone

1979

Firepower as Nickel Sam

1970

Cauliflower Cupids as Gentle Jim

1961

The Hustler as Bartender

1961

Rebellion in Cuba as Julio
Crew

1980

Raging Bull Book