Cathy Moriarty
Known for
An American actress who announced herself with an Oscar-nominated debut as Vickie LaMotta, the boxer's wife, in Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' (1980). After an injury interrupted her rise, she rebuilt a durable career with a memorable second Oscar-nominated turn in 'Soapdish' (1991) and roles in family films such as 'Casper' (1995) and 'Cop Land' (1997). With her husky voice and streetwise New York edge, she brought toughness and vulnerability in equal measure. She is an American actress whose early promise matured into a resilient, characterful career.
Cathy Moriarty
47 Movies
17 Series
An American actress who announced herself with an Oscar-nominated debut as Vickie LaMotta, the boxer's wife, in Martin Scorsese's 'Raging Bull' (1980). After an injury interrupted her rise, she rebuilt a durable career with a memorable second Oscar-nominated turn in 'Soapdish' (1991) and roles in family films such as 'Casper' (1995) and 'Cop Land' (1997). With her husky voice and streetwise New York edge, she brought toughness and vulnerability in equal measure. She is an American actress whose early promise matured into a resilient, characterful career.
Movies
Plays Rose Donlan
Cop Land
1997
Plays Carrigan
Casper
1995
Plays Vickie LaMotta
Raging Bull
1980
Plays Irene
The Bounty Hunter
2010
Plays Mary Brown
But I'm a Cheerleader
2000
Plays Ruby (voice)
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
2001
Plays Patti LoPresti
Analyze That
2002
Plays Montana Moorehead
Soapdish
1991
Plays Kiki
The Double
2014
Plays Sylvester's Mother
Kindergarten Cop
1990
Plays Martha Wirtz
Foxfire
1996
Plays Cathy Moriarty
Welcome to Hollywood
2000
Plays Luella Delano
Another Stakeout
1993
Plays Mrs. C
Last Call
2021
Plays Ruth Corday / Carole
Matinee
1993
Plays Constance Uva
Rob the Mob
2014
Plays Minerva
Hugo Pool
1997
Plays Diane
Gloria
1999
Plays Lanna Lake
The Mambo Kings
1992
Plays Ramona
Neighbors
1981
Plays Gloria
Flinch
2021
Plays Dr. Faccio
Loser
Plays Nana
Patti Cake$
2017
Plays Doreen
A Brother's Kiss
1997
Plays Earlene Bullis
Crazy in Alabama
1999
Plays Betty
Oiled Up
2016
Plays Sarah Baldano
Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn
2013
Plays Lois
Forget Paris
1995
Plays Elmira Ann Meeks
Butch Cassidy's Forgotten Outlaw
Plays Reba
The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
1992
Plays Joan White
White of the Eye
1987
Plays Mrs. Frankovitz
Digging to China
1997
Plays Lorraine
Pontiac Moon
1994
Plays Patti Smart
Burndown
1990
Plays Mrs. Ardis
Prince of Central Park
2000
Plays Midge Benzoa
New Waterford Girl
1999
Plays Alumina (voice)
The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space
1995
Plays Stephanie Dobson
Red Team
1999
Plays Kathy Donatello
Opposite Corners
1997
Plays Alice
A Cry from Within
2014
Plays Rose
Me and the Kid
1993
Plays Aunt Elise
Dream with the Fishes
1997
TV Shows
Plays Alice Clayton
Bless This House
1995
Plays Self - Panelist
Hollywood Squares
1998
Plays Tish Wittenberg (voice)
Hey Arnold!
1996
Plays Annie Gentillo
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Vivian Oliva
American Crime Story
2016
Plays Queen Muddah (voice)
Santo Bugito
1995
Plays Dr. Fitzenberg (voice)
Recess
1997
Plays Betty (voice)
The Tick
1994
Plays Prisoner (voice)
Duckman
1994
Plays Alison Peters
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays The Super
This Is Us
2016
Plays Lorraine Cobin
Law & Order
1990
Plays Maris (aunt)
The Hunger
1997
Plays Dottie Ryan
City on a Hill
2019
Plays Marie Drabowski
Elsbeth
2024
Plays Valentina Talvesko
Will Trent
2023
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Saint Nick of Bethlehem
Full Filmography
Sunday Sauce
Nancy
2025
Film
Saint Nick of Bethlehem
Betty
2024
Film
Beyond the Rush
Grandma Judy
2024
Film
Line of Fire
Marie
2024
Film
Elsbeth
Marie Drabowski · 1 episode
2024–
TV
Will Trent
Valentina Talvesko · 1 episode
2023–
TV
Great Kills
Victoria
2022
Film
Last Call
Mrs. C
2021
Film
Flinch
Gloria
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cathy Moriarty and where are they from?
Cathy Moriarty is 65 years old, born on November 29, 1960 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Cathy Moriarty?
Cathy Moriarty is best known for roles in Casper, Raging Bull, The Bounty Hunter.
How many movies has Cathy Moriarty been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Cathy Moriarty has appeared in 47 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Cathy Moriarty's first movie?
The career of Cathy Moriarty began with Raging Bull (1980).
What is Cathy Moriarty's most recent movie or series?
Cathy Moriarty's most recent release is Sunday Sauce, which premiered on August 16, 2025.
What TV shows has Cathy Moriarty appeared in?
On television, Cathy Moriarty has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, This Is Us, American Crime Story, Tales from the Crypt.
Cathy Moriarty
1960-11-29 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Cathy Moriarty-Gentile (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress.
Her first film credit was Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980), as Vikki LaMotta, the wife of Robert De Niro's lead character. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared opposite Andrew Dice Clay in the short-lived CBS sitcom Bless This House (1995). Later, she appeared as the villain Carrigan Crittenden in the 1995 film Casper and as Rose Donlan, wife of Harvey Keitel's corrupt cop in 1997's Cop Land. She reunited with De Niro for 2002's Analyze That, in which she played female Mafia boss Patti LoPresti.