Cathy Moriarty

Cathy Moriarty, a Bronx-born character actress, had her life changed at 18 when Joe Pesci discovered her in a bathing-beauty contest and offered her an audition for Raging Bull, leading to an Academy Award nomination. After a car accident, she took a six-year break and later found success in Soapdish, with subsequent roles tailored to her strengths.