Cathy Moriarty is an American actress best known for her Oscar‑nominated role as Vikki LaMotta in Martin Scorsese’s film “Raging Bull” (1980).

Who is Cathy Moriarty?

  • Cathy Moriarty was born on November 29, 1960, and grew up in New York City, which shaped much of her tough, urban on‑screen persona.
  • She became widely recognized at just 19 for “Raging Bull,” where her performance opposite Robert De Niro earned her Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

Career highlights

  • After “Raging Bull,” she appeared in films such as “Neighbors” (1981), “White of the Eye” (1987), “Kindergarten Cop” (1990), “Soapdish” (1991), “Matinee” (1993), and the family hit “Casper” (1995).
  • Later notable work includes “Cop Land” (1997), cult favorite “But I’m a Cheerleader” (1999), “Analyze That” (2002), and “Patti Cake$” (2017), showing a mix of drama, dark comedy, and genre roles.

Television and voice work

  • On television, she has appeared in shows like “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” “This Is Us,” and “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.”
  • She has also done voice work for animated projects, including “Hey Arnold!” and “Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure,” where her distinctive husky voice stands out.

Style, image, and legacy

  • Moriarty is often cast as sharp‑tongued, strong, sometimes dangerous women, a type cemented by roles like Montana Moorehead in “Soapdish” and the villainous Carrigan in “Casper.”
  • Her combination of tall stature, platinum‑blonde look, and gravelly voice has made her a memorable character actress across five decades of film and TV.

Recent and ongoing presence

  • Even in the 2010s and 2020s, she has continued working steadily, with credits like “Patti Cake$,” “This Is Us,” and appearances at fan conventions and interview panels discussing her career.
  • She has spoken in recent interviews about early experiences on “Raging Bull,” the impact of a serious car accident in the 1980s, and how projects like “But I’m a Cheerleader” resonated with audiences over time.

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