Jake LaMotta

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

Known For

The Hustler

as Bartender

New Jack City

as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)

Maniac Cop

as Detective

Resurrecting the Champ

as Jake LaMotta (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Hangmen

as Moe Boone

Firepower

as Nickel Sam

The Real Rocky

as Self (archive footage)

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?

as Bartender