Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty: Biography in Details

Who is Cathy Moriarty?

Cathy Moriarty is an American actress whose career spans over 30 years.

Similarly, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Raging Bull (1980).

Additionally, she starred in films, including Neighbors, White of the Eye, Soapdish, Casper, Analyze That, and The Bounty Hunter.

Likewise, she also starred in television roles, such as Tales from the Crypt (in which she won a CableACE Award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series), as well as in Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Who are the parents of Cathy Moriarty?

Cathy Moriarty was born in the Bronx, New York, the United States on November 29, 1960, at the age (of 58).

She is the daughter of John Moriarty (father) and Catherine Moriarty (mother). Her father was a warehouse worker and her mother was a homemaker.

Additionally, when she was 18 years old, her friends urged her to enter a bathing-beauty contest at a bar.

Then, she got my knees shaking, and I’m breaking out in goosebumps ’cause I’m embarrassed and cold. All these guys are whistling and stuff.

Unfortunately, there is no information about her siblings.

Cathy Moriarty belongs to American- Irish nationality and Irish ethnicity. Her birth sign is Sagittarius.

Education

On talking about her education, there isn’t any information regarding her education and academic achievements.

Cathy Moriarty: Professional Life Career

In talking about her profession, Cathy Moriarty made her film debut in Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull (1980), as Vikki LaMotta, wife of Jake (Robert De Niro).

Similarly, she also played John Belushi’s destructive, sultry neighbor in Neighbors, a film adaptation of Thomas Berger’s novel of the same name.

In 1985, she agreed to co-star with Jack Nicholson in The Two Jakes.

Then, she returned to acting in 1987. Whereas, her first role since Neighbors was in the British thriller film White of the Eye, in which she played the wife of David Keith’s character. Two years later, she also appeared in the CBS series Wiseguy episode “Reunion“.

Likewise, she also began the decade with roles in the thriller film Burndown, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Kindergarten Cop, and the soap opera parody Soapdish.

Besides that, Cathy Moriarty also appeared in the musical drama The Mambo Kings and the horror anthology TV series Tales from the Crypt.

Her last performance of the year was a hard-as-nails prostitute in the screwball comedy film, The Gun in Betty Lou’s Handbag.

Likewise, she also played Debra Winger’s friend in the romantic comedy Forget Paris (1995), followed by the vindictive Carrigan Crittenden in the live-action film Casper.

In that year Cathy Moriarty also played Hedy Burress’s mother in Foxfire, the film adaptation of Joyce Carol Oates’ novel.

In the next year, she also played the alcoholic mother of a successful boxer in Opposite Corners.

Awards, Nomination

Cathy Moriarty was nominated for the Oscar Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Film Award for Raging Bull (1980). She was also nominated for Video Premiere Award for Best Actress for Red Team (2000).

Likewise, she was nominated for Festival Award for Best Actress in a Short Film (Medium) for Tammy (2013). 

She won CableACE Award for Actress in a Dramatic Series for Tales from the Crypt (1989).

Additionally, Cathy Moriarty won the NYC Chain Film Festival Award for Best Actress for Tammy (2013). In addition, she won the Best Actor Award for Tammy (2013).

What is Cathy Moriarty’s net worth?

There is no information regarding her income or salary.

Whereas, her net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

Cathy Moriarty: Rumors, and Controversy

There was a controversy after she displayed her bad driving skills and made a run for it.

Additionally, the actress allegedly rammed her car against another and sped off from the accident.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size

In talking about her body measurements, Cathy Moriarty has a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Additionally, Cathy Moriarty weighs is 65Kg.

In addition, she has a measurement of 34-24-35 inches.

His hair color is blonde and her eye color is dark brown.

Social Media

On talking about her social media, Cathy Moriarty doesn’t seem to have an official page on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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