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