Jake LaMotta
Born July 10, 1922 (Age: 103)
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New York City, New York, USA
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
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
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Filmography
Raging Bull: Before the Fight
2005
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 82
Sugar Ray Robinson: The Bright Lights and Dark Shadows of a Champion
1998
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as Himself (archive footage)
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Age: 76
New Jack City
1991
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as Gangster Standing at Bar (uncredited)
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Age: 68
Mob War
1989
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as Don Ricci
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Age: 67
Maniac Cop
1988
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as Detective
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Age: 65
Hangmen
1987
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as Moe Boone
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Age: 64
Firepower
1979
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as Nickel Sam
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Age: 56
The Doctor and the Playgirl
1963
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as Ed
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Age: 40
The Hustler
1961
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as Bartender
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Age: 39
Rebellion in Cuba
1961
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as Julio
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Age: 38