Cathy Moriarty
| Cathy Moriarty | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 29, 1960 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Carmine D'Anna (1981–1988) Joseph Gentile (1999–present) |
Cathy Moriarty (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress. She is known for her Oscar-nominated role as Jake LaMotta's wife in Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull.
Career
Her first film credit was Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull in 1980, as Vikki LaMotta, the wife of Robert De Niro's lead character. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1981, she starred in the cult movie Neighbors, but then, due to a 1982 car accident that led to back surgeries, she did not appear in another movie until 1987. In the 1990s, she had supporting roles in popular films, including Kindergarten Cop and Soapdish. She appeared opposite Andrew Dice Clay in the short-lived CBS sitcom Bless This House (1995). She appeared as the villain Carrigan Crittenden in the 1995 film Casper and as Rose Donlan, wife of Harvey Keitel's corrupt cop in 1997's Cop Land. She reunited with De Niro for 2002's Analyze That, in which she played female Mafia boss Patti LoPresti.
Personal life
Moriarty was born in The Bronx, the daughter of Irish Catholic immigrants; Catherine, a homemaker, and John Moriarty, a warehouse worker.[1][2][3] Moriarty was raised in Yonkers, New York.
Her first marriage was to Carmine D'Anna (1981–1988) (divorced). She has been married to Joseph Gentile since August 28, 1999. They have three children. Twins, Catherine Patricia and Joseph John, were born in 2000. Their third child, Annabella Rose, was born on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York.
She is co-owner of Mulberry Street Pizza in Los Angeles, with partner Richard Palmer, a former companion. She lives in Dix Hills, New York.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Raging Bull | Vickie La Motta | |
| 1981 | Neighbors | Ramona | |
| 1987 | White of the Eye | Joan White | |
| 1990 | Burndown | Patti Smart | |
| 1990 | Kindergarten Cop | Sylvester's Mother | |
| 1991 | Soapdish | Montana Moorehead / Nurse Nan | |
| 1992 | Mambo Kings, TheThe Mambo Kings | Lanna Lake | |
| 1992 | Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag, TheThe Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Reba Bush | |
| 1993 | Matinee | Ruth Corday / Carole | |
| 1993 | Another Stakeout | Lu Delano | |
| 1993 | Me and the Kid | Rose | |
| 1994 | Pontiac Moon | Lorraine | |
| 1995 | Forget Paris | Lois | |
| 1995 | Casper | Carrigan Crittenden | |
| 1996 | Foxfire | Martha Wirtz | |
| 1997 | Women Without Implants | Short film | |
| 1997 | Opposite Corners | Kathy Donatello | |
| 1997 | Brother's Kiss, AA Brother's Kiss | Doreen | |
| 1997 | Dream with the Fishes | Aunt Elise | |
| 1997 | Digging to China | Mrs. Frankovitz | |
| 1997 | Cop Land | Rose Donlan | |
| 1997 | Hugo Pool | Minerva | |
| 1998 | Casper Meets Wendy | Geri | Video |
| 1999 | P.U.N.K.S. | Mrs. Utley | Video |
| 1999 | Gloria | Diane | |
| 1999 | Crazy in Alabama | Earlene Bullis | |
| 1999 | But I'm a Cheerleader | Mary Brown | |
| 1999 | New Waterford Girl | Midge Benzoa | |
| 2000 | Little Pieces | ||
| 2000 | Next Stop, Eternity | Valentine | Short film |
| 2000 | Red Team | Stephanie Dobson | |
| 2000 | Prince of Central Park | Mrs. Ardis | |
| 2001 | Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure | Ruby (voice) | Video |
| 2002 | Analyze That | Patti LoPresti | |
| 2010 | Bounty Hunter, TheThe Bounty Hunter | Irene | |
| 2011 | 1320 | Nurse 2 | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn | Sarah Baldano | |
| 2013 | Double, TheThe Double | Post-production | |
| 2013 | Sebastien | Alice | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Wiseguy | Denise | Episode: "Reunion" |
| 1992 | Tales from the Crypt | Alison Peters | Episode: "Séance" |
| 1994 | Another Midnight Run | Helen Bishop | TV film |
| 1994 | Runaway Daughters | Marie | TV film |
| 1995 | Santo Bugito | Queen Muddah | Episode: "Load o' Bees" |
| 1995 | Tick, TheThe Tick | Betty (voice) | Episode: "Ants in Pants!" |
| 1995 | Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space, TheThe Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space | Alumina (voice) | TV film |
| 1995–1996 | Bless This House | Alice Clayton | Main role (16 episodes) |
| 1997 | Duckman | (voice) | Episode: "Aged Heat 2: Women in Heat" |
| 1998 | Stories from My Childhood | The Crow / Princess 'Shamakhan' (voice) | Episodes: "The Wild Swans", "The Golden Rooster" |
| 1998 | Recess | Dr. Fitzenberg (voice) | Episode: "Kids in the Mist" |
| 1998 | Traces of Insanity | TV film | |
| 2000 | Hunger, TheThe Hunger | Maris | Episode: "Bottle of Smoke" |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Lorraine Corbin | Episode: "For Love or Money" |
| 2005 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Denise Eldridge | Episode: "Intoxicated" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Annalisa Gentillo | Episodes: "Love on Ice", "The Mobster Will See You Now" |
| 2013 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Lt. Toni Howard | Episode: "Poisoned Motive" |
Awards and nominations
Academy Award
- 1981: Nominated, "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" - Raging Bull
- 1982: Nominated, "Most Outstanding Newcomer to Leading Film Roles" - Raging Bull
- 1993: Won, "Best Actress in a Dramatic Series" - Tales from the Crypt
- 2001: Nominated, "Best Actress" - Red Team
- 1981: Nominated, "Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role" - Raging Bull
- 1981: Nominated, "New Female Star of the Year in a Motion Picture" - Raging Bull
References
- ↑ Cathy Moriarty Biography (1960-)
- ↑ The religion of Cathy Moriarty, actress
- ↑ Hamill, Denis (1997-06-15). "A Slice Of Showbiz Acting Is Pizza Queen Cathy Moriarty'S Favorite Topping". Nydailynews.com. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- ↑ "Cathy Moriarty Biography - Yahoo! Movies". Movies.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
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