Acting
Jake LaMotta
EN cinema · 21 credits
Born
10 July 1922
Died
19 September 2017 (aged 95)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Bronx Bull · Giacobe LaMotta · The Bronx Bull
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
Filmography
The Raging Bull
as Self (archive footage)
The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)
Raging Bull: Remembering Jake
as Self (archive)
Resurrecting the Champ
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
as Self (archive footage)
De Niro vs. La Motta: Shot for Shot
as Self (archive)
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
as Himself (archive footage)
The Happy Moose
as Bull
New Jack City
as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
Mob War
as Don Ricci
Maniac Cop
as Detective
Hangmen
as Moe Boone
Firepower
as Nickel Sam
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
as Bartender
Cauliflower Cupids
as Gentle Jim
The Hustler
as Bartender
Rebellion in Cuba
as Julio