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Aug 14, 2021 · In the years after Bumpy Johnson died, he remained an iconic figure in Harlem history. But despite his massive influence and power, the “Godfather of Harlem” has largely stayed out of the national public consciousness in ways that other infamous gangsters have not.
- Hannah Mckennett
Johnson was under a federal indictment for drug conspiracy when he died of a heart attack on July 7, 1968, at the age of 62. He was at Wells Restaurant in Harlem shortly before 2 a.m., and the waitress had just served him coffee, a chicken leg, and hominy grits, when he fell over clutching his chest. [1]
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.
- Gina Martinez
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...
Godfather of Harlem is an American crime drama television series that premiered on September 29, 2019, on Epix. [1] The series is written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein , and stars Forest Whitaker as 1960s New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson .
Feb 8, 2024 · While eating soul food at a restaurant in Harlem, Johnson died of a heart attack during the wee hours of July 7, 1968.
Ellsworth 'Bumpy' Johnson is one of those names that loom large in Harlem’s history. Not just a gangster but also a poet, a philanthropist, and a talented chess player, Bumpy was as much a part of Harlem’s culture as its nightlife and jazz clubs. Born on 31 October in either 1905 or 1906 in Charleston, South Carolina, Bumpy’s childhood ...
