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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 · Bumpy Johnson was one of Harlem's most notorious crime bosses of the 20th century. By Biography.com Editors Updated: Feb 8, 2024. Photo: Public Domain. (1905-1968) Jump to: Who Was Bumpy...

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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 · 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 gangster who fought the Italian mob for control of Harlem in the 1960s. Starring Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito and more, the series is based on a true story and a film.

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   • Release Date: 2019-09-29

   • Genre: Crime, Drama
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8. www.theroot.com › why-bumpy-johnson-godfather-ofWhy Bumpy Johnson, the real Godfather of Harlem, is the most ...

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Learn 15 reasons why Bumpy Johnson, the real Godfather of Harlem, is a fascinating figure in American history. Discover his rise to power, his rivalries, his legacy and more from this Root article.

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   Who is Bumpy Johnson?

   • Louis Gigante … The "true story" of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. — AnonymusB

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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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10. 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...