Cathy Moriarty-Gentile

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 11/29/1960
Birthplace: Bronx, New York, United States

biography

Overnight success can be either a blessing or a curse as actress Cathy Moriarty could easily attest. While still in her teens, she landed the star-making role of Vicki La Motta, wife of the prizefighting champ in Martin Scorsese's classic "Raging Bull" (1980). The tall, blonde, husky-voiced Bronx native earned a richly deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination and seemed poised for a promising career. But a bad marriage and a car accident derailed her career almost immediately. Moriarty followed "Raging Bull" with a fine turn in the black comedy "Neighbors" (1981) but then was Continued

Credits

Patty LoPresti
2002
Mrs Ardis
2000
Earlene
1999
Mrs Frankovitz
1998
Aunt Elise
1997
Doreen
1997
Martha Wirtz
1996
Carrigan Crittenden
1995
Lanna Lake
1992
Vickie LaMotta
1980
Sylvester's Mother
Lu Delano
Lorraine
Diane
Midge Benzoa
Ramona
Mrs Utley
Actor
Joan White
Montana Moorehead
Ruth Corday
Reporter

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Born in the Bronx, New York
 
Raised in Westchester County
1977 
Began acting in dinner theaters
1978 
Auditioned for Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro; eventually given screen test for role in "Raging Bull"
1980 
Film acting debut, played Vicki La Motta in "Raging Bull"; received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination
Continued

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