Cathy Moriarty

Personal context

Summary

Cathy Moriarty is an American actor whose film debut in Raging Bull led to roles in films including Soapdish, But I’m a Cheerleader, Casper, and Patti Cake$. Her work ranges from crime dramas and comedies to family films, and she has said she aims to create characters that feel close to real life. In an interview about But I’m a Cheerleader, she said she grew up accepting of people of different races, religions, and sexualities and taught her children to respect people without judging them. No sustained political campaigning, identity advocacy, or DEI affiliations are on record.