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 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
Acting
Movie
The Hustler
as Bartender
1961
Movie
New Jack City
as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
1991
Movie
Maniac Cop
as Detective
1988
Movie
Resurrecting the Champ
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
2007
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Hangmen
as Moe Boone
1987
Movie
Firepower
as Nickel Sam
1979
Movie
The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)
2011
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Movie
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
as Rocco
1968
Movie
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
as Bartender
1971
Movie
Mob War
as Don Ricci
1989
Movie
The Doctor and the Playgirl
as Ed
1963
Movie
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
as Self (archive footage)
2005
Movie
The Happy Moose
as Bull
1995
Movie
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
as Himself (archive footage)
1998
Movie
Cauliflower Cupids
as Gentle Jim
1970
Movie
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
1951
Movie
Rebellion in Cuba
as Julio
1961
Movie
The Raging Bull
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Movie
Raging Bull: Remembering Jake
as Self (archive)
2011
