Prab: CSV import

2025-02-15T11:06:06Z

CSV import

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:06, 15 February 2025
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~'''Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson''' (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an~~ American mob boss ~~and bookmaker in [[New York City]]'s [[Harlem]] neighborhood. The main Harlem associate of the [[Genovese crime family]], Johnson's criminal career has inspired films and television.~~		{{short description\|American mob boss}}
			{{Use American English\|date=October 2023}}
			{{Use mdy dates\|date=October 2023}}

	==~~Early life~~==		==Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson==
	~~Johnson was born in~~ [[~~Charleston, South Carolina~~]] on October 31, 1905~~. After his older brother, Willie~~, was ~~accused of killing a white man~~, ~~Johnson's parents sent him to live~~ in Harlem ~~with his aunt, who introduced him to~~ the ~~world of gambling~~.		[[File:BumpyJohnsonSmaller.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson]]
			Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an American mob boss and bookmaker in [[Harlem]], [[New York City]]. He is known for his criminal activities and his role in the Harlem underworld during the mid-20th century.

	==~~Criminal career~~==		===Early Life===
	Johnson~~'s criminal career began with small-time jobs for~~ [[~~William "Bub" Hewlett~~]]. ~~After Hewlett's death~~, ~~Johnson began working for [[Stephanie St~~. ~~Clair]], a numbers queen~~ in Harlem~~. He quickly rose through the ranks~~, ~~eventually becoming her chief enforcer~~.		Bumpy Johnson was born in [[Charleston, South Carolina]]. His family moved to Harlem when he was a child, seeking better opportunities. Growing up in Harlem, Johnson became involved in criminal activities at a young age.

	~~In the 1940s,~~ Johnson ~~was imprisoned for drug trafficking. During his time in prison~~, he ~~befriended future Genovese boss [[Frank Costello]]~~. ~~Upon his release, Johnson returned to Harlem and~~ became the ~~main Harlem associate~~ of ~~the Genovese crime family~~.		===Criminal Career===
			Johnson's criminal career began with petty crimes, but he quickly rose through the ranks of the Harlem underworld. He became a prominent figure in the numbers racket, a form of illegal gambling that was popular in African American communities.

	==~~Death and legacy~~==		====Association with the Mafia====
	Johnson ~~died on July 7, 1968, of heart failure. His life and criminal career have been~~ the ~~subject of several films and television series, including ''~~[[~~Hoodlum (1997 film)\|Hoodlum~~]]'', ''[[~~American Gangster (film)\|American Gangster~~]]~~'',~~ and ~~''[[Godfather of Harlem]]''~~.		Bumpy Johnson was known for his association with the [[Italian-American Mafia]], particularly with mob boss [[Charles "Lucky" Luciano]]. This alliance helped him maintain control over the numbers racket in Harlem and expand his influence.

	==~~See also~~==		====Rivalries====
	* [[~~Crime in New York City~~]]		Johnson had several rivalries with other gangsters, most notably with [[Dutch Schultz]], a notorious mobster who attempted to take over the numbers racket in Harlem. Johnson's strategic alliances and street smarts helped him maintain his position in the criminal underworld.
	* [[African Americans in ~~New York City]]~~
	* [[Organized crime in the ~~United States]]~~

	==~~References~~==		===Later Years and Death===
	~~<references />~~		In his later years, Bumpy Johnson continued to be a significant figure in Harlem. He was known for his philanthropy and support of the community, despite his criminal activities. Johnson died of a heart attack on July 7, 1968, at the age of 62.

	==~~External links~~==		==Legacy==
	* [http://www.biography.com/people/bumpy-johnson-21333447 Bumpy Johnson~~] at Biography~~.~~com~~		Bumpy Johnson's life and career have been the subject of numerous books, films, and television series. He is often portrayed as a complex character who navigated the challenges of the criminal underworld while maintaining a connection to his community.

			==Related pages==
			* [[Harlem Renaissance]]
			* [[Organized crime in the United States]]
			* [[Numbers game]]
			* [[Charles "Lucky" Luciano]]

			[[Category:American mobsters]]
	[[Category:1905 births]]		[[Category:1905 births]]
	[[Category:1968 deaths]]		[[Category:1968 deaths]]
			[[Category:People from Harlem]]
	[[Category:People from Charleston, South Carolina]]		[[Category:People from Charleston, South Carolina]]
	~~[[Category:People from Harlem]]~~
	~~[[Category:American mob bosses]]~~
	~~[[Category:Genovese crime family]]~~
	~~{{American mobster-stub}}~~
	~~{{food-stub}}~~

Prab: CSV import

2024-02-26T04:01:56Z

CSV import

New page

'''Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson''' (October 31, 1905 – July 7, 1968) was an American mob boss and bookmaker in [[New York City]]'s [[Harlem]] neighborhood. The main Harlem associate of the [[Genovese crime family]], Johnson's criminal career has inspired films and television.

==Early life==
Johnson was born in [[Charleston, South Carolina]] on October 31, 1905. After his older brother, Willie, was accused of killing a white man, Johnson's parents sent him to live in Harlem with his aunt, who introduced him to the world of gambling.

==Criminal career==
Johnson's criminal career began with small-time jobs for [[William "Bub" Hewlett]]. After Hewlett's death, Johnson began working for [[Stephanie St. Clair]], a numbers queen in Harlem. He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming her chief enforcer.

In the 1940s, Johnson was imprisoned for drug trafficking. During his time in prison, he befriended future Genovese boss [[Frank Costello]]. Upon his release, Johnson returned to Harlem and became the main Harlem associate of the Genovese crime family.

==Death and legacy==
Johnson died on July 7, 1968, of heart failure. His life and criminal career have been the subject of several films and television series, including ''[[Hoodlum (1997 film)|Hoodlum]]'', ''[[American Gangster (film)|American Gangster]]'', and ''[[Godfather of Harlem]]''.

==See also==
* [[Crime in New York City]]
* [[African Americans in New York City]]
* [[Organized crime in the United States]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
* [http://www.biography.com/people/bumpy-johnson-21333447 Bumpy Johnson] at Biography.com

[[Category:1905 births]]
[[Category:1968 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Charleston, South Carolina]]
[[Category:People from Harlem]]
[[Category:American mob bosses]]
[[Category:Genovese crime family]]
{{American mobster-stub}}
{{food-stub}}

Bumpy Johnson - Revision history

Prab: CSV import

Prab: CSV import