Jake LaMotta
Known for
Jake LaMotta works as an American actor, seen more often than he is talked about. 'The Hustler' anchors the filmography, with Bartender as the role. There is also 'Maniac Cop'. Drama is where most of the work has landed. The career covers 75 years of screen work.
Jake LaMotta
13 Movies
Jake LaMotta works as an American actor, seen more often than he is talked about. 'The Hustler' anchors the filmography, with Bartender as the role. There is also 'Maniac Cop'. Drama is where most of the work has landed. The career covers 75 years of screen work.
Movies
Plays Detective
Maniac Cop
1988
Plays Bartender
The Hustler
1961
Plays Jake LaMotta (voice)
Resurrecting the Champ
2007
Plays Moe Boone
Hangmen
1987
Plays Ed
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
Plays Nickel Sam
Firepower
1979
Plays Don Ricci
Mob War
1989
Plays Bartender
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
1971
Plays Gentle Jim
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
Plays Rocco
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
1968
Plays Bull
The Happy Moose
1995
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Resurrecting the Champ
Full Filmography
Resurrecting the Champ
Jake LaMotta (voice)
2007
Film
The Happy Moose
Bull
1995
Film
New Jack City
Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
1991
Film
Mob War
Don Ricci
1989
Film
Maniac Cop
Detective
1988
Film
Hangmen
Moe Boone
1987
Film
Firepower
Nickel Sam
1979
Film
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Bartender
1971
Film
Cauliflower Cupids
Gentle Jim
1970
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jake LaMotta still alive?
Jake LaMotta passed away on September 19, 2017 at age 95.
What are the most famous roles of Jake LaMotta?
Jake LaMotta is best known for roles in The Hustler, New Jack City, Maniac Cop.
How many movies has Jake LaMotta been in?
Over a 66-year career (since 1951), Jake LaMotta has appeared in 13 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Jake LaMotta's first movie?
The career of Jake LaMotta began with Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI (1951).
What is Jake LaMotta's most recent movie or series?
Jake LaMotta's most recent release is Resurrecting the Champ, which premiered on June 14, 2007.
Jake LaMotta
1922-07-10 · 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