Jake LaMotta

Known for ActingBorn 1922-07-10Died 2017-09-19New 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 BiographyRead more

Movies & web series

Raging Bull: Before the Fight

Rebellion in Cuba

Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI

Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion

Raging Bull

The Happy Moose

The Hustler

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

New Jack City

Resurrecting the Champ

The Real Rocky

Maniac Cop

The Mike Douglas Show

The Doctor and the Playgirl

Mob War

Confessions of a Psycho Cat

Firepower

Cauliflower Cupids

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

Hangmen

The Raging Bull