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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 .
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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Aug 14, 2021 · 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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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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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...
A crime drama series that follows the rise and fall of Bumpy Johnson, a gangster who ruled Harlem in the 1960s. The series is a prequel to the film American Gangster and features Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito and more.
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Dec 27, 2023 · Although Bumpy Johnson was an iconic Black crime boss steeped in American history, there's still so much about the teal "Godfather of Harlem," we don't know.
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