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Cathy Moriarty: From Raging Bull to Autism Activism
25 Oct
Summary
- Moriarty faced a career hiatus due to marriage and a severe accident.
- She has become a prominent autism activist and spokesperson.
- Moriarty continues her acting career with upcoming projects.
Cathy Moriarty, who began her acting career at 19 in Scorsese's Raging Bull, faced a substantial career hiatus in the 1980s. This break was attributed to a difficult first marriage and a severe car accident in 1982 that resulted in a broken back and a five-day coma.
Following her recovery and major back surgery, Moriarty divorced her first husband in 1992. She returned to acting in 1987 with White of the Eye and has since built an extensive filmography.
She later took a second career break in 2002 to raise her three children with her second husband, Joseph Gentile, before returning to acting in 2010.
Beyond her acting career, Moriarty is a dedicated autism activist and serves as a national spokesperson for Autism United, dedicating her time to supporting those with autism.
