Jake LaMotta

Boxer and actor, starred in Raging Bull

Jake LaMotta - Boxer and actor, starred in Raging Bull
Born

July 10th, 1922
102 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 95 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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LaMotta was an American boxer and actor. He competed in the middleweight division and achieved a professional record of 83 wins, 19 losses, and 4 draws. LaMotta held the World Middleweight Championship title from 1949 to 1951. His life story was depicted in the Oscar-winning film 'Raging Bull,' directed by Martin Scorsese. In addition to boxing, he appeared in a number of films and television shows during his acting career.

Held the World Middleweight Championship title

Starred in the film Raging Bull

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