Biography
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
Acted in 14
2000s
- 2007
1990s
- 1995
The Happy Moose
Bull
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Mob War
Don Ricci
- 1988
- 1987
1970s
- 1979
Firepower
Nickel Sam
- 1971
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Bartender
- 1970
Cauliflower Cupids
Gentle Jim
1960s
- 1968
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
Rocco
- 1963
The Doctor and the Playgirl
Ed
- 1961
Rebellion in Cuba
Julio
1950s
- 1951
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
Movie
Wrote 1
1980s
- 1980
Appearances8
2020s
- 2022
The Raging Bull
Self (archive footage)
2010s
- 2011
The Real Rocky
Self (archive footage)
Raging Bull: Remembering Jake
Self (archive)
2000s
- 2005
De Niro vs. La Motta: Shot for Shot
Self (archive)
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1998
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
Himself (archive footage)
