John LaMotta

Acting

John LaMotta

Born January 8, 1939 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died January 29, 2014 · aged 75

John LaMotta was born on 8 January 1939 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for ALF (1986), American Ninja (1985) and Vampire in Brooklyn (1995). He died on 29 January 2014 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known For

American NinjaAmerican Ninja · 1985
American Ninja
★ 6.01985
MovieActionAdventure
Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.
Vampire in BrooklynVampire in Brooklyn · 1995
Vampire in Brooklyn
★ 5.11995
MovieComedyHorror
Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.
Revenge of the NinjaRevenge of the Ninja · 1983
Revenge of the Ninja
★ 6.31983
MovieActionCrime
A peaceful ex-ninja's life shatters when his son's kidnapping forces him back into violence amid an American-Japanese criminal drug war.
Running ScaredRunning Scared · 1986
Running Scared
★ 6.11986
MovieComedyCrime
Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.
Ninja III: The DominationNinja III: The Domination · 1984
Ninja III: The Domination
★ 6.21984
MovieActionFantasy
An aerobics instructor becomes a ruthless assassin after being possessed by a slain ninja's spirit, leading to a showdown with a martial arts expert.
The ScoutThe Scout · 1994
The Scout
★ 5.21994
MovieComedy
When his star recruit botches a Major League Baseball debut, humiliated talent scout Al Percolo gets banished to rural Mexico, where he finds a potential gold mine in the arm of young phenom Steve Nebraska. Soon, the New York Yankees put a $55 million contract on the table—provided a psychiatrist can affirm Nebraska's mental stability.
Breakin' 2: Electric BoogalooBreakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo · 1984
Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo
★ 5.41984
MovieDramaMusic
The dance crew from "Breakin'" bands together to save a community center from a greedy developer bent on building a shopping center in its place.
The Gift of LoveThe Gift of Love · 1978
The Gift of Love
★ 6.71978
MovieRomanceDrama
Inspired by O. Henry's short story about a young bride and groom, each of whom foolishly--but quite lovingly--sacrifices a treasured possession to buy the perfect Christmas gift for their mate.

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