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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bumpy_JohnsonBumpy Johnson - Wikipedia

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   Drug conspiracy (1952) Criminal penalty. 15 years' imprisonment. Ellsworth Raymond " Bumpy " Johnson (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an American crime boss in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City .

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3. www.biography.com › crime › bumpy-johnsonBumpy Johnson: Biography, Harlem Crime Boss, Facts

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Born in 1905, Bumpy Johnson was an American crime boss in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, who first came to power under racket boss Stephanie St. Clair, and later...

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4. allthatsinteresting.com › bumpy-johnsoBumpy Johnson And The True Story Behind 'Godfather Of Harlem'

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   Learn about the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson, a fearsome crime boss who ruled Harlem in the mid-20th century. Discover how he fought the Mafia, became a fashion icon, and was loved by his community.

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     The Untold Story of Bumpy Johnson | The First Black Mafia Boss | Harlem's Legendary Gangster

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6. time.com › 5679371The True Story Behind the Series Godfather of Harlem | TIME

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   Sep 26, 2019 · Oscar winner Forest Whitaker stars as real-life Harlem mob boss Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, who has been portrayed in multiple films, most notably Ridley Scott’s 2007 American Gangster.

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7. www.imdb.com › title › tt8080122Godfather of Harlem (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb

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   A crime drama series that follows the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson, a Harlem gangster who fought the Italian mob in the 1960s. Starring Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito and more, the show is based on a true story and a prequel to the film American Gangster.

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   • Release Date: 2019-09-29

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8. nypost.com › 2019/09/23 › rise-fall-of-chess-playingRise & fall of Harlem Godfather Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson

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   Sep 23, 2019 · The most shocking thing about Harlem gangster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson is that he died like a schnook. Lauded as the Godfather of Harlem, he was the Golden Age cat with nine lives. He...

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   What happened to Bumpy Johnson?

   • Public Domain The Harlem Godfather at Alcatraz. Just a few years after Bumpy Johnson was released from this prison, he died of a heart attack. With Bumpy Johnson as the Godfather of Harlem, anything that happened in the crime world of the neighborhood had to get his seal of approval first.

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   Is Bumpy Johnson The Godfather of Harlem?

   • With Bumpy Johnson as the Godfather of Harlem, anything that happened in the crime world of the neighborhood had to get his seal of approval first. As Mayme Johnson wrote, “If you wanted to do anything in Harlem, anything at all, you’d better stop and see Bumpy because he ran the place. Want to open a number spot on the Avenue? Go see Bumpy.

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   Where did Bumpy Johnson live?

   • Upon his return to New York City in 1963 after serving time in Alcatraz, Johnson was met with an impromptu parade. The whole neighborhood wanted to welcome the Harlem Godfather back home. North Charleston/Flickr Bumpy Johnson spent his early years in Charleston, South Carolina. Circa 1910.

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   How did Bumpy Johnson get out of prison?

   • After serving two and a half years on a grand larceny charge, Bumpy Johnson got out of prison in 1932 with no money or occupation. But once he was back on the streets of Harlem, he met Stephanie St. Clair. At the time, St. Clair was the reigning queen of several criminal organizations across Harlem.

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10. www.youtube.com › watchThe Untold Story of Bumpy Johnson | The First Black Mafia ...

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    Learn about the twists and turns that led him into the criminal world and set him on the path to becoming a legendary figure. 💰 Don't miss this captivating journey through history, filled with ...

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