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