Jake LaMotta
Known for Acting · 20 credits
- Born
- 1922-07-10
- Died
- 2017-09-19
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Bronx Bull · Giacobe LaMotta · The Bronx Bull
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
TV Shows (2)
Movies (18)
New Jack City
1991
as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
The Hustler
1961
as Bartender
Maniac Cop
1988
as Detective
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
Firepower
1979
as Nickel Sam
Hangmen
1987
as Moe Boone
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
2005
as Self (archive footage)
The Real Rocky
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
1971
as Bartender
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
1968
as Rocco
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
as Ed
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998
as Himself (archive footage)
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
as Gentle Jim
Mob War
1989
as Don Ricci
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
1951
Rebellion in Cuba
1961
as Julio
The Raging Bull
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Happy Moose
1995
as Bull
About Jake LaMotta
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 Fr… With 20 credits spanning from 1951 to 2022, Jake LaMotta has appeared in 18 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jake LaMotta Movies
- New Jack City (1991) — as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
- The Hustler (1961) — as Bartender
- Maniac Cop (1988) — as Detective
- Resurrecting the Champ (2007) — as Jake LaMotta (voice)
- Firepower (1979) — as Nickel Sam
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