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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 · Who Was Bumpy Johnson? 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 · 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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5. thisweekinlibraries.com › the-notorious-story-ofThe Notorious Story of Bumpy Johnson and Frank Lucas

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   Jan 24, 2024 · The Harlem Drug Trade: ⁢Bumpy Johnson and Frank ⁢Lucas’s Influence. Bumpy Johnson, born Ellsworth Raymond Johnson, was a notorious figure ‍in the Harlem ‍drug trade during the early to mid-20th century. He gained infamy as the leading crime boss in Harlem, controlling a vast empire of illegal activities including gambling, extortion ...

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   Sep 26, 2019 · Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker stars as Harlem gangster "Bumpy" Johnson Photo Courtesy David Lee/EPIX Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905.

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   Nov 23, 2023 · Godfather Of Harlem - Bumpy Johnson Was Arrested By Corrupt Police - HD Scene. Bumpy had a criminal history about as long as a receipt. Throughout his time as a criminal, he was sent to prison on ...

9. 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 ...

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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.

    Bumpy Johnson: Biography, Harlem Crime Boss, Facts

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    What happened to Bumpy Johnson?

    • With St. Clair out of the game, Bumpy Johnson was now the one and only true Godfather of Harlem. 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.

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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. Advertisement Previous Slide Next Slide 2/ 17 List slides Born in South Carolina

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    Who were Bumpy Johnson & Frank Lucas?

    • Bumpy Johnson and Frank Lucas, both hailing from Harlem, were two of the most notorious and influential crime bosses of their time. Their names became synonymous with power, wealth, and ruthlessness, as they navigated the perilous world of organized crime with cunning and tenacity.

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    Did Bumpy Johnson have a criminal history?

    • Godfather Of Harlem - Bumpy Johnson Was Arrested By Corrupt Police - HD Scene Bumpy had a criminal history about as long as a receipt. Throughout his time as a criminal, he was sent to prison on two separate occasions and arrested more than three dozen times. Advertisement Previous Slide Next Slide 15/ 17 List slides Death List slides Death

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    Was Bumpy Johnson The Godfather of Harlem?

    • But St. Clair went her own way, steering clear of criminal activity after serving time for the shooting of her con-man husband. However, she is said to have maintained the protection of Johnson until his death. With St. Clair out of the game, Bumpy Johnson was now the one and only true Godfather of Harlem.

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