Cathy Moriarty

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Characters played by Cathy Moriarty

Vickie LaMotta — Raging Bull (1980)

A teenager Jake pursues and marries. She becomes the target of his intense jealousy and controlling behavior. Feeling trapped, she hints at her dissatisfaction and later sarcastically claims to have slept with Jake's associates to provoke him. She eventually threatens divorce and full custody.

Carrigan — Casper (1995)

A ruthless ghost seeking the Lazarus machine to regain her human body.

Mary Brown — But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)

The strict disciplinarian and director of the True Directions conversion therapy camp. She enforces rigid rules and homophobic tactics, including forcing campers to picket and verbally abuse Megan and Graham. She eventually dismisses Megan when she openly embraces her sexuality.

Irene — The Bounty Hunter (2010)

Irene is pursuing Milo Boyd through two thugs because he owes money from gambling. Her pressure adds a second threat to Milo Boyd's attempt to transport Nicole Hurley, and her agents later capture Nicole at the tattoo parlor and take her to a strip club. She therefore directly complicates both the bounty assignment and the investigation.

Sylvester's Mother — Kindergarten Cop (1990)

Parent of a student in the original film.

Luella Delano — Another Stakeout (1993)

Mafia witness in hiding, central to the sequel's plot, targeted by hitmen.

Kiki — The Double (2014)

Kiki is a waitress at the restaurant where Simon takes Hannah and later where Simon and James have breakfast. She tells Simon that his mother is calling, an interruption that contributes to Hannah leaving the table, and her restaurant also becomes a setting where James advises Simon about Hannah.

Ruth Corday / Carole — Matinee (1993)

Woolsey's actress girlfriend, Ruth travels with him to Florida for the Mant! premiere and participates in his theatrical promotion. Harvey later holds a switchblade to her throat while demanding the theater receipts. After the crisis, she leaves with Woolsey for another premiere and discusses their possible future family.

Geri — Casper Meets Wendy (1998)

A supportive witch aunt who helps Wendy navigate supernatural threats.

Earlene Bullis — Crazy in Alabama (1999)

Peejoe's aunt and a staunchly racist member of the family. She becomes furious over the publicity of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visit, highlighting the deep-seated prejudices within the household that contrast with Lucille's and Peejoe's evolving perspectives.

Montana Moorehead — Soapdish (1991)

Montana is Celeste's ambitious co-star and chief rival, scheming with David to take Celeste's position. She manipulates storylines, claims to have slept with Jeffrey, and says she is pregnant with his child. Rose and Ariel ultimately expose her secret, ruining her status and career.

Ruby — Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001)

Energetic stray dog in the sequel's pack.

Career Overview

Cathy Moriarty has 78 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Casper Films with 2 titles. Signature works include Raging Bull, Casper, But I'm a Cheerleader. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
78
Birth Date
1960-11-29 00:00:00
Birth Place
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q242732), public domain (CC0).