Jake LaMotta
Acting
Born July 10, 1922 · New York City, New York, USA
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
Films (18)
The Raging Bull
2022
The Real Rocky
2011
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
2005
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998
The Happy Moose
1995
New Jack City
1991
Mob War
1989
Maniac Cop
1988
Hangmen
1987
Firepower
1979
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
1971
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
1968
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
The Hustler
1961
Rebellion in Cuba
1961
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
1951