Cathy Moriarty - Actor Profile

Cathy Moriarty

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 29, 1960
Birth Place: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

About Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty-Gentile (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress.  Her first film credit was Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (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. She also appeared opposite Andrew Dice Clay in the short-lived CBS sitcom Bless This House (1995). Later, 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.

Cathy Moriarty Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cathy Moriarty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cathy Moriarty's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Cathy Moriarty's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Raging Bull: Before the Fight, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cathy Moriarty Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cathy Moriarty's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Cathy Moriarty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Saint Nick of Bethlehem Betty Hit Similar →
2021 Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story Self Flop Similar →
2021 Last Call Mrs. C Flop Similar →
2021 Flinch Gloria Average Similar →
2020 Disclosure Montana Moorehead (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Into the Arms of Danger Momma Average Similar →
2017 Patti Cake$ Nana Hit Similar →
2015 Outlaws Waitress Average Similar →
2014 The Double Kiki Hit Similar →
2014 A Cry from Within Alice Flop Similar →
2014 Rob the Mob Constance Uva Average Similar →
2013 Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn Sarah Baldano Flop Similar →
2010 The Bounty Hunter Irene Average Similar →
2005 Raging Bull: Before the Fight Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Raging Bull: Outside the Ring Self Super Hit Similar →
2005 Raging Bull: After the Fight Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 Analyze That Patti LoPresti Average Similar →
2001 Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Ruby (voice) Average Similar →
2000 Welcome to Hollywood Cathy Moriarty Flop Similar →
2000 Prince of Central Park Mrs. Ardis Flop Similar →
2000 But I'm a Cheerleader Mary Brown Hit Similar →
1999 Crazy in Alabama Earlene Bullis Average Similar →
1999 New Waterford Girl Midge Benzoa Hit Similar →
1999 Gloria Diane Average Similar →
1999 P.U.N.K.S Mrs. Utley Flop Similar →
1998 Casper Meets Wendy Geri Average Similar →
1997 Hugo Pool Minerva Flop Similar →
1997 Dream with the Fishes Aunt Elise Hit Similar →
1997 Cop Land Rose Donlan Hit Similar →
1997 Digging to China Mrs. Frankovitz Average Similar →
1997 A Brother's Kiss Doreen Hit Similar →
1997 Opposite Corners Kathy Donatello Super Hit Similar →
1996 Foxfire Martha Wirtz Average Similar →
1995 The Adventures of Captain Zoom in Outer Space Alumina (voice) Flop Similar →
1995 Casper Carrigan Average Similar →
1995 Forget Paris Lois Average Similar →
1994 Pontiac Moon Lorraine Flop Similar →
1994 Runaway Daughters Marie (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1994 Another Midnight Run Helen Bishop Hit Similar →
1993 Me and the Kid Rose Flop Similar →
1993 Another Stakeout Luella Delano Average Similar →
1993 Matinee Ruth Corday / Carole Hit Similar →
1992 The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag Reba Flop Similar →
1992 The Mambo Kings Lanna Lake Average Similar →
1991 Soapdish Montana Moorehead Average Similar →
1990 Kindergarten Cop Sylvester's Mother Average Similar →
1990 Burndown Patti Smart Flop Similar →
1987 White of the Eye Joan White Average Similar →
1981 Neighbors Ramona Average Similar →
1980 Raging Bull Vickie LaMotta Super Hit Similar →

Cathy Moriarty - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cathy Moriarty?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cathy Moriarty is "Raging Bull: Before the Fight" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Cathy Moriarty acted in?

Cathy Moriarty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cathy Moriarty?

Other notable films include "Opposite Corners", "Raging Bull: Outside the Ring", and "Raging Bull: After the Fight".

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