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Jack Ignatius Dragna (born Ignazio Dragna, Italian pronunciation: [iɲˈɲattsjo ˈdraɲɲa]; April 18, 1891 – February 23, 1956) was a Sicilian-American Mafia member, entrepreneur and Black Hander who was active in both Italy and the United States in the 20th century.
Jun 1, 2021 · Its central figure is Jack Dragna, a man The Times once said was “perhaps the only classic ‘godfather’ that the city has ever known.” It’s written by Avi Bash and J. Michael Niotta ...
- Patt Morrison
- Columnist
- patt.morrison@latimes.com
Oct 23, 2018 · Learn about Jack Dragna, the Sicilian-born leader of the Los Angeles branch of the American Mafia from 1931 to 1956. Discover how he rose to power, fought rival gangs, and shaped the gambling scene in LA and Las Vegas.
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Jack Dragna took control of the family after Ardizzone's death in 1931, and made peace with the National Mafia Syndicate. In addition, his brother Tom Dragna was made his consigliere while his nephew Louis Tom Dragna became a made man in 1947. Dragna was the most successful boss the L.A. family ever had.
Apr 6, 1997 · In Hollywood, the man who kept an eye on her for Zwillman was Johnny Rosselli, a Capone man before he joined forces with Jack Dragna, L.A.’s pre-eminent criminal presence.
Jun 1, 2021 · Its central figure is Jack Dragna, a man The Times once said was “perhaps the only classic ‘godfather’ that the city has ever known.” It’s written by Avi Bash and J. Michael Niotta — Dragna’s...
Jun 20, 1997 · He had worked as a gofer for gambling chieftain Jack Dragna, once described in a state crime commission report as “the Al Capone of California.” Dragna and Siegel had been colleagues in New...
