Cathy Moriarty

Born:November 29, 1960

Place of Birth:The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Cathy Moriarty-Gentile, born on November 29, 1960, is a talented American actress who made a significant impact on the film industry with her remarkable performances.

Her breakthrough role came in 1980 when she starred as Vikki LaMotta in Martin Scorsese's iconic film, "Raging Bull," alongside Robert De Niro. This role not only showcased her acting prowess but also earned her a well-deserved nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Moriarty-Gentile's versatility as an actress was further demonstrated in various projects throughout her career. From portraying the villainous Carrigan Crittenden in the beloved film "Casper" to depicting the complex character of Rose Donlan in "Cop Land," opposite Harvey Keitel, she showcased her range and depth as an artist.

One of her memorable collaborations was with De Niro again in the comedy film "Analyze That" in 2002, where she portrayed the fierce female Mafia boss, Patti LoPresti. This reunion with De Niro highlighted their on-screen chemistry and shared talent.

Aside from her film roles, Moriarty-Gentile also ventured into television, appearing in the short-lived CBS sitcom "Bless This House" in 1995, where she showcased her comedic timing and charm.

Throughout her career, Moriarty-Gentile has proven to be a versatile actress who can seamlessly transition between dramatic and comedic roles, captivating audiences with her captivating performances.

Her presence on screen is commanding, and her ability to bring depth and authenticity to her characters has solidified her as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Moriarty-Gentile's dedication to her craft and her commitment to portraying characters with nuance and complexity have earned her a well-deserved place among the talented actors of her generation.

With a career spanning decades, Cathy Moriarty-Gentile continues to leave a lasting impression on audiences with her memorable performances and undeniable talent.

Her contributions to the world of film and television have not gone unnoticed, and she remains a beloved figure in the hearts of fans and critics alike.

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Casper

Carrigan Crittenden

1995

Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.

Cop Land

Rose Donlan

1997

Freddy Heflin is the sheriff of a place everyone calls “Cop Land” — a small and seemingly peaceful town populated by the big city police officers he’s long admired. Yet something ugly is taking place behind the town’s peaceful facade. And when Freddy uncovers a massive, deadly conspiracy among these local residents, he is forced to take action and make a dangerous choice between protecting his idols and upholding the law.

But I'm a Cheerleader

Mary Brown

2000

Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.

Kindergarten Cop

Sylvester's Mother

1990

Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure

Ruby (voice)

2001

Lady and Tramp's mischievous pup, Scamp, gets fed up with rules and restrictions imposed on him by life in a family, and longs for a wild and free lifestyle. He runs away from home and into the streets where he joins a pack of stray dogs known as the "Junkyard Dogs." Buster, the pack's leader, takes an instant disliking to the "house-dog" and considers him a rival. Angel, a junkyard pup Scamp's age, longs for the safety and comfort of life in a family and the two become instant companions. Will Scamp choose the wild and free life of a stray or the unconditional love of his family?

The Bounty Hunter

Irene

2010

Milo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, thinks he's seeing an upswing in fortune when he gets a call to bring in his bail-jumping ex-wife, a reporter named Nicole. Milo considers the job an easy payday, but Nicole quickly escapes to chase a lead on a murder case. The former spouses play an escalating game of one-upmanship, until they suddenly find themselves on the run for their lives.

Analyze That

Patti LoPresti

2002

The mafia's Paul Vitti is back in prison and will need some serious counseling when he gets out. Naturally, he returns to his analyst Dr. Ben Sobel for help and finds that Sobel needs some serious help himself as he has inherited the family practice, as well as an excess stock of stress.

The Double

Kiki

2014

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.

Disclosure

Montana Moorehead (archive footage)

2020

An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.

Another Stakeout

Luella Delano

1993

A pair of immature detectives are joined by a pesky assistant district attorney in staking out a lakeside home where an important Mafia trial witness is believed to be heading.

Neighbors

Ramona

1981

One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more unbelievable events unfold, our hero starts to question his own sanity... and those of his family.