Cathy Moriarty

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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 …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

November 29, 1960

Career Milestones

2002

Reunited with De Niro in "Analyze That"

2000

Voiced Ruby in the direct-to-video animated feature "Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure"

2000

Reunited with Keitel in "The Prince of Central Park"

1999

Co-starred as the homophobic director of a camp to rehabilitate gay and lesbian teens in "But I'm a Cheerleader"; premiered at Toronto Film Festival; released theatrically in 2000

1999

Portrayed Melanie Griffith's sister-in-law in "Crazy in Alabama"

1999

Had small role as a madam in "Gloria", starring Gena Rowlands

1998

Played an aunt to the witch Wendy in the direct-to-video "Casper Meets Wendy"

1997

Appeared as Alyssa Milano's mom in "Hugo Pool"; screened at Sundance Film Festival; aired on The Movie Channel

1997

Cast as Harvey Keitel's wife in "Cop Land"

1996

Had small role as the mother of the lead characters in "A Brother's Kiss"

1995

Cast as series regular on CBS sitcom, "Bless This House"

1995

Had villainous role in the hit film "Casper"

1993

Played the missing witness sought by undervcover cops in "Another Stakeout"

1992

Portrayed Armand Assante's lover in "The Mambo Kings"

1991

Delivered deliciously comic turn as the scheming Montana Morehead in the comedy "Soapdish"

Formed production company, Hey Pizza Lady Productions

1989

TV debut in "The Reunion" episode of CBS' "Wiseguy"

Had back surgery to correct lingering complications from the car accident

1987

Resumed film career in "White of an Eye"

Briefly returned to New York state to live

1982

Was in a car crash which required major back surgery

1981

Last film for six years, "Neighbors"

1980

Film acting debut, played Vicki La Motta in "Raging Bull"; received a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination

1978

Auditioned for Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro; eventually given screen test for role in "Raging Bull"

1977

Began acting in dinner theaters

Raised in Westchester County

Born in the Bronx, New York

Awards

1981

BAFTA Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer To Leading Film Roles in Raging Bull

1980

Golden Globe Award for New Star Of The Year - Actress

1980

Academy Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Raging Bull

1980

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture in Raging Bull