
Jake LaMotta
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
18
Films
2
TV Shows
Known For
20 Credits
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961

Hangmen
as Moe Boone
1987

New Jack City
as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
1991

The Hustler
as Bartender
1961

Maniac Cop
as Detective
1988

Resurrecting the Champ
as Jake LaMotta (voice)
2007

Firepower
as Nickel Sam
1979

The Real Rocky
as Self (archive footage)
2011

Raging Bull: Before the Fight
as Self (archive footage)
2005

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
as Bartender
1971

Rebellion in Cuba
as Julio
1961