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
Known for
ActingBirthday
July 10, 1922Deathday
September 19, 2017Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
18Place of birth
New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Bronx Bull, Giacobe LaMotta, The Bronx BullCast credits
Mob War
Don RicciConfessions of a Psycho Cat
RoccoCauliflower Cupids
Gentle JimThe Real Rocky
Self (archive footage)Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
BartenderThe Hustler
BartenderSugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
Himself (archive footage)Jake LaMotta vs. Sugar Ray Robinson VI
Firepower
Nickel SamManiac Cop
DetectiveThe Doctor and the Playgirl
EdResurrecting the Champ
Jake LaMotta (voice)Hangmen
Moe BooneThe Raging Bull
Self (archive footage)Raging Bull: Before the Fight
Self (archive footage)New Jack City
Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)