Meyer Lansky, known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Charles "Lucky" Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the "National Crime Syndicate" in the United States. Lansky developed a gambling empire which stret...
January 15, 1983, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Place Of Birth
Grodno
Height
4 ft 11 in (1.52 m)
Profession
Gangster
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Thelma Schwartz (m. 1948–1983), Anna Citron (m. 1929–1947)
Children
Buddy Lansky, Paul Lansky, Sandra Lansky Lombardo
Parents
Max Lansky, Yetta Lansky
Siblings
Jake Lansky
Nicknames
Majer Suchowliński
Star Sign
Cancer
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Quote
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Don't worry, don't worry. Look at the Astors and the Vanderbilts, all those big society people. They were the worst thieves - and now look at them. It's just a matter of time.
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All pro sports, as well as the NCAA, should thank God every day we have sports betting here... We have the only agency in the world that regulates the honesty of games.
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Fact
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Attempted to flee to Israel in 1970 to avoid charges of tax evasion but was refused entry.
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The character of Hyman Roth in "The Godfather" was based on him.
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He was so elusive that the FBI gave up monitoring him in the mid 1970's.
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Became friends with Bugsy Siegel in his teenage years.
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Along with Bugsy Siegel, he was instrumental in forming the National Crime Syndicate.
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He and Siegel formed the Bugs and Meyer Mob in their teens and developed a reputation as one of the most violent gangs in New York.
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After Al Capone was indicted for Tax fraud, Lansky moved much of his earnings to offshore accounts in Switzerland.
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For decades, he was considered one of the most powerful men in the United States.
$600 Million
