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My Take
Moriarty announced herself with one of the most assured film debuts I can think of, holding the screen opposite Robert De Niro in Raging Bull as a teenager. Her Vickie is all cool defiance and bruised vulnerability, and that Oscar nomination was completely deserved. A serious car accident derailed her momentum for years, which makes her resilience all the more admirable, and she came back showing real comedic range in films like Soapdish. That husky voice and tough Bronx edge gave her a screen presence that always felt authentic. She deserved an even bigger career than she got.
Overview
Cathy Moriarty (born 1960) is an American actress from the Bronx, New York. She earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film role as Vickie LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980). She has continued to work in film and television for decades, including a memorable comedic turn in Soapdish.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cathy Moriarty
- Name (Japanese)
- キャシー・モリアーティ
- Reading
- きゃしー・もりあーてぃ
- Born
- November 29, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- Actress / Film actress / Television actress / Businesswoman / Voice actress
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cathy Moriarty born?
Born November 29, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Cathy Moriarty from?
Cathy Moriarty is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Cathy Moriarty do?
Cathy Moriarty works as Actress, Film actress, Television actress, Businesswoman, Voice actress.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.