Jake LaMotta
Date of birth: 1922-07-10
Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Bronx Bull, Giacobe LaMotta, The Bronx Bull
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
Movie Credits
Hangmen
1987-05-01
Rob Greene has information about an undercover terror team inside the CIA led by Joe Connelly. To st
The Raging Bull
2022-05-29
A look back at the life and boxing career of Jake LaMotta. His legendary fights against Sugar Ray Ro
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
2005-02-08
The first part of a four-part documentary about the production of "Raging Bull." Collectively Called
The Happy Moose
1995-01-01
A foul-mouthed bull attempts to entertain a group of children with a story about a moose with enchan
Maniac Cop
1988-05-13
A killer dressed in a police uniform begins murdering innocent people on the streets of New York Cit
Mob War
1989-10-11
When the New York City police disrupt a big cocaine deal, the TV news reporters find John Falcone, a
Confessions of a Psycho Cat
1968-02-01
A deranged, wealthy woman offers $100,000 to three men if they can stay alive for 24 hours in Manhat
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963-01-01
A young woman enters the life of a New York playgirl, after being brutally raped by her stepfather.
Cauliflower Cupids
1970-01-01
Johnny Stiletto, godfather to the Cauliflower Cupids gang (six world boxing champions), decides to l
The Real Rocky
2011-10-25
Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plat
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
1971-12-11
A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxe
The Hustler
1961-09-25
Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude.
Resurrecting the Champ
2007-06-14
Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact,
New Jack City
1991-03-08
A gangster, Nino, is in the Cash Money Brothers, making a million dollars every week selling crack.
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998-12-08
This sports documentary tells the remarkable story of the man voted the greatest boxer in history. S
Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
1951-02-14
The sixth and final fight between LaMotta and Robinson, it took place at Chicago Stadium on St. Vale
Firepower
1979-04-27
A mercenary is hired by the FBI to track down a powerful recluse criminal, a woman is also trying to
Rebellion in Cuba
1961-06-30
A small group of Americans take part in an attempted overthrow of Fidel Castro's Communist regime in