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

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   Early life. Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 31, 1905, to Margaret Moultrie and William Johnson. When he was 10, his older brother Willie was accused of killing a white man. Afraid of a possible lynch mob, his parents mortgaged their tiny home to raise money to send Willie up north to live ...

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

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson was born on October 31, 1905, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" due to an abnormal growth on his head. After his older brother ...

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

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   Aug 14, 2021 · Updated March 12, 2024. Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. For more than 30 years, Bumpy Johnson was famous for being one of New York City’s most revered — and feared — crime bosses. His wife called him the “Harlem Godfather ...

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

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   Sep 23, 2019 · Bumpy Johnson’s final stint in jail was a 10-year stretch, for conspiracy and sale of narcotics, which eventually landed him in Alcatraz. He got out in 1963 at age 56. That was when goddaughter ...

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

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   Sep 26, 2019 · Here is the true story behind Godfather of Harlem. Who was Bumpy Johnson? Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker stars as Harlem gangster "Bumpy" Johnson Photo Courtesy David Lee/EPIX.

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

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   Godfather of Harlem: Created by Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein. With Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s.

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   Who was Bumpy Johnson?

   • Johnson would go on to mentor Frank Lucas, who would take over Harlem's operations and turn it into a haven for drug trafficking. Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson was born on October 31, 1905, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" due to an abnormal growth on his head.

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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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   Who plays Bumpy Johnson?

   • Played by Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, fans are transported into the 1960s and learn about Johnson’s rise as a crime boss. Before you binge-watch the excellent series over the Holiday weekend, check out some facts about the real-life Bumpy Johnson. We may earn a commission from links on this page.

   15 Gangsta Things About Bumpy Johnson, the Real Godfather of Harlem

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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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10. www.theroot.com › 15-gangsta-things-about-bumpy15 Gangsta Things About Bumpy Johnson, the Real Godfather of ...

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    Nov 23, 2023 · The show is extremely underrated and takes an interesting look at the life of Black New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Played by Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, fans are ...