Bumpy Johnson returns from Alcatraz to reunite with his family and reclaim his Harlem territory from Italian mob boss Vincent Gigante; he finds an unlikely ally in his old friend Malcolm X. The La Cosa Nostra held onto illegal numbers in Harlem until New York legalized the lottery in the 1970s. He was given the nickname “Bumpy” as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. Facebook gives people the power to. Mrs. If patience and endurance were a person, they would be named Godfather of Harlem’s Mayme Johnson (Ilfenesh Hadera). If his status was ever to be questioned, let it be known Johnson even mentored infamous American drug trafficker Frank Lucas, known for cutting out. 40,963 likes · 283 talking about this · 2 were here. We’re bringing you a list of the eight best movies about Bumpy Johnson of all time, ranked based on their IMDb score. Now in season 3, it appears that the onscreen Johnson has a new nemesis in Joe Colombo (Michael Raymond-James). Gigante competed as a professional boxer in. Bumpy’s family is a prime example of the moral ambiguities surrounding his life. The Fate of Bumpy on the Island. 3 min read. Joe is a bit of a wildcard, and we get a scene of him crushing a man in a car to make the point clear. 0. I n the opening scene of Ridley Scott's mesmerising American Gangster, the underworld legend Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson dies in the company of his protege. It doesn't make it less special to US. Fishburne began acting as a. It also shows Bumpy in a more personal light, alongside his wife and his children. Bumpy Johnson was. From racketeering to drug trafficking and loan sharking, Bumpy Johnson became a legend in the crime world for his suave demeanor, impeccable style and strategic mind. Johnson ruled Harlem with an iron fist, punishing anyone who tried to stand in his way with terrible force. Bumpy Johnson, whose real name was Ellsworth Raymond Johnson, was born. Known for being a fearsome crime boss, Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson ruled the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the mid-20th century. He is a graduate of. Out of the water. Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California, 2009. (2012) The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP is an EP by rapper Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Johnson hopes to set the record. 0. AGFASCNS, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. In the first two seasons, Forest Whitaker's Bumpy Johnson was locked in a dangerous rivalry, sometimes allegiance, with Vincent D'Onofrio’s Vincent "Chin" Gigante. The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. Dia diberi julukan “Bumpy” karena pertumbuhan. He started working for Hewett and started to make his name in the crime syndicate. It was a good title to possess. He was born Ellsworth Raymond Johnson and was given the nickname “Bumpy” because of a bump in the back of his head. 1. Colombo has stepped in to fill the void left by Gigante's stint in. [Intro] Put on your belt, it's a bumpy road But I'm feelin' like Bumpy Johnson Good die young, I'm a wrongen Long live Driss, he's never forgotten (You're now listening to Young Chencs) [Verse] If. Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson. Bumpy (Legends of Chima), a character in Legends of Chima. Available for both RF and RM licensing. ”. A gun-toting grandmother who shot a man she says tried to mug her is now being sued by him for $5million (£3. He was a stick up man, a burglar, a pimp, a drug dealer, a numbers runner, a bookmaker, a hood and a thug. Bumpy Johnson returns from Alcatraz to reunite with his family and reclaim his Harlem territory from Italian mob boss Vincent Gigante; he finds an unlikely ally in his old friend Malcolm X. She is also a successful writer, with her autobiography, Around the Way Girl, being a huge success. 5m). The yelling turns to laughter. Clair and eventually did business with Italian mobster Charles “Lucky” Luciano. Clair, who had lost the support (if not the affection) of Bumpy Johnson by this point, realized Schultz and the Mafia led by Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano had too much power to resist. The son said Johnson suffered a heart attack and had been in a coma until doctors took her off a respirator. He was an inmate here for awhile after things in Harlem caught up with him. It stars Forest Whitaker in the title role. In reality, Bumpy Johnson's death played out in a very different setting and in a very different manner. Claire, the “Numbers Queen” and the leader of the 40 Thieves gang. Clair. Story of real-life 1930s gangster Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, focusing on his rivalry with Dutch Schultz for control of a numbers racket in Harlem. Bumpy is immoral, ruthless,. 5 Net Worth. 8. Bumpy collapsed and died of a heart attack in a Harlem restaurant on July 7, 1968. Johnson was wed to Bumpy a total of 20 years, and while Bumpy was incarcerated for ten of those years, the two enjoyed a very close relationship, and he shared with her many secrets of his past that he refused to discuss with other people. Longtime Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright confirmed her death to the Daily News. He was arrested more than forty times and did time at San Francisco’s infamous Alcatraz Prison. ago. RELATED: 5 Reasons The Godfather Is The Best. Bumpy Johnson and Malcolm X’s legacies are different. art department production assistant (5 episodes, 2021) Jonathan Mitchell. Sat 17 Nov 2007 18. Bumpy Johnson was born on the 31st of October, 1905. He has been hailed for his forceful, militant, and authoritative characters in his films. Bumpy Johnson was a 20 th-century Harlem crime figure revered and reviled by the public. Aside from Harlem’s artistic achievements, what was most romanced was the role of its underworld, which was a. 2,412 likes · 117 talking about this. Bumpy Johnson: Yeah so are you. Bumpy Johnson, Dead at 94. And the others will follow. The legendary Mayme Hatcher Johnson was born in North Carolina, in 1915, and moved to Harlem, NY in 1938. The owner of BUMPY JOHNSON (IRE) is Brocade Racing and his current trainer is David Pipe. " Cara Howe/MGMPlus. Director 1 Credit. Elise looks toward the Nation of Islam in order. He was known for helping run crime in Harlem in the 1930s. His strange nickname has multiple alleged origins. Mangano? Yeah. Season Three finds Bumpy Johnson continuing to battle for control of Harlem, with other aspirants to the throne, namely the Cuban Mafia from neighboring Spanish Harlem. Shout Box: Site Links >Help Page >More Smilies >GBB on FacebookRegister Log In Home Forums Organized Crime - Real Life Bumpy Johnson: Forums Calendar Active Threads Search Forum Help: Who's Online Now: 1 registered members , 30 guests, and 5 spiders. Johnson. In an exclusive clip and two exclusive photos, Johnson. In popular culture Film. Frank Lucas, the dope-dealer portrayed by Denzel Washington, says Bumpy Johnson was his mentor, teaching him everything he knew. C. 4 Johnson’s Career. Bumpy Johnson is an example of an unparallel story of crime and philanthropy in charge of one of Harlem's most organized crime syndicates. 40,963 likes · 283 talking about this · 2 were here. Prodigy has said he has about 70 songs in the stash ever since he got out, so expect a pretty crazy album from Mobb Deep to come soon. ”-. He was known for being a Criminal. Partly based. Mr Schultz would take one territory and Mr Johnson, the otherHundreds of people walked through a flower-decked funeral chapel in Harlem yesterday to view the body of Ellsworth (Bumpy) Johnson, a controversial underworld figure whose death, a police official. Johnson’s family moved north. Wheelchair-bound Margaret Johnson, whose grandfather was a notorious crime boss. . ”. Mayme had to keep Bumpy’s family together and prevent Bumpy’s gangster. Clair carved out a piece of the New York rackets during the early years of the 20th century, battling mobsters such as Dutch Schultz and Lucky Luciano, as well as corrupt and honest police, for control of gambling in Harlem. Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas and the Five Families #1052365 02/27/23 07:12 PM 02/27/23 07:12 PM: Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 104. (November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972) [1] was an American Baptist pastor and politician who represented the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the United States House of Representatives from 1945 until 1971. Bumpy Jones (1933–2021), American competition swimmer. 👉👉Check out the store: In today's Mob Movie Monday, Michael Franzese sit-downs and reviews one of the most requested ser. . ‘BUMPY’ ROAD: Margaret Johnson is using newly available 1940 census info to piece together the life of her grandfather, Harlem mobster Ellsworth. Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod. . Margaret Johnson was the granddaughter of Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson and his wife, the late Mayme Johnson. The official page of the residents of The UP SCINTILLA JURIS Fraternity: Spark of Right; Flame of Ch The UP SCINTILLA JURIS Fraternity | Quezon City The UP SCINTILLA JURIS Fraternity, Quezon City, Philippines. Joe Queenan. “By Season 3,” he murmurs, “Bumpy’s. Birth Country: United States. A gun-toting grandmother who shot a man she says tried to mug her is now being sued by him for $5million (£3. 29 on Epix. EPIX’s mini-series Godfather of Harlem chronicles the struggle of Bumpy Johnson, one of America’s most notorious African-American. He goes on to state that he was Bumpy’s second-in-command, and that Bumpy died in his arms in 1968. Bumpy Johnson and Stephanie St. Godfather of Harlem. By Carl Seaver. The latter is renowned for being a leader in the civil rights movement and a supporter of Black nationalism. The mob boss had a daughter named Elease Johnson from another relationship before Hatcher. Yes, the kids left Bumpy on the island in the season three finale. Bumpy Johnson was a true criminal mastermind who plied his craft with criminal boss Madame Stephanie St. Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson was an African-American mob boss who ran rackets in Harlem for the Mafia during the Prohibition era. ”Godfather of Harlem is a television series that premiered on Epix in September 2019. He was a respected friend of Lucky. Lucas said he was mentored by Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, the legendary Harlem gambling boss. He rose to the top of the New York drug world in the late 1960s. , on Oct. A Harlem shoeshine man, sitting at the feet of Ellsworth (Bumpy) Johnson and watching Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Later on, Bumpy joined Ben and the rest of the campers from Camp Cretaceous. Bumpy Johnson in USP Leavenworth, January 11, 1954. In the film's dramatic opening, Johnson has a heart attack in front of Frank Lucas, portrayed by Denzel Washington, in a discount appliance store, as Johnson railed against the store's very existence in Harlem. Fue el principal líder junto con su socio Charles "Lucky" Luciano, más tarde serían conocidos como la familia del crimen Genovese. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S. By his death, Bumpy Johnson's net worth allegedly reached an estimated $50 million. Ele começou a ganhar destaque no mundo do crime servindo na rede de apostas ilegais lideradas pela Madame Stephanie St. In episode 6, Battle is approached by Colombo with a new offer to partner up without the Harlem kingpin, but the former refused to turn. ‘Godfather of Harlem’ is a series inspired by the New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Laurence John Fishburne III (born July 30, 1961, usually credited as Larry Fishburne until 1993) is an American actor. One storyline was the love story between Stella Gigante (Lucy Fry), the daughter of Vincent Chin Gigante (Vincent D' Onofrio), and Teddy Greene (Kelvin Harrison Jr). RM2F527B2 – March 23, 2021, New York, New York, USA: New York- Filming in Coney Island season 2 of the Godfather of Harlem tells 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. Whitaker is repped by WME. Johnson, a convicted drug dealer with about 40. 4:27 PM on Sep 22, 2023 CDT — Updated at 8:22 PM on Sep 22, 2023 CDT. The show. Conclusion. Born October 31, 1905, in Charleston, South Carolina, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson would go on notoriety as an enforcer and kingpin in Harlem’s underworld. Hank Strong. Black gangsters in 1930 Harlem fights Dutch Schultz who is trying to horn in on their numbers racket. Bumpy Johnson : [to Frank] A leader, like a shepherd, he sends his fastest nimble sheep, out front. Fast forward to episode 8, titled "Homeland or Death," and Johnson spends the majority of the time. Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on October 31, 1905, to Margaret Moultrie and William Johnson. Ash Martinez Nov 14, 2023 2:39 pm 2023-11. On this day in 1968 the Harlem Godfather Bumpy “Ellsworth” Johnson took his last breath. At the time of death, Bumpy Johnson net worth is around $100 Million. Unlike his Bumpy Johnson, who spits out his lines with dagger-like velocity, Whitaker speaks softly, pausing periodically to gather his thoughts. Historians say that the crime lord passed away from high cholesterol. Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson lahir pada 31 Oktober 1905, di Charleston, South Carolina. He is the leader of the drugs, prostitution, and numbers rackets in Harlem, and the archnemesis of private eye John Shaft. Ellsworth Johnson, known as Bumpy, was a Harlem gangster; Earl G. 7. 1. Frank Lucas learned well from Johnson, but took his teachings. When Forest Whitaker took on the mantle of Bumpy Johnson in 2019 in the Godfather of Harlem, fans immediately bought into his portrayal of the legendary Harlem figure. There's also a brief appearance by Bumpy in the film, played by Clarence Williams III. Schultz's rackets were weakened by two tax evasion trials led by prosecutor. Elise Johnson is the true daughter of Bumpy and Mayme Johnson, and Margaret Johnson’s mom. family name. So he ends up becoming a partner with the Cuban mafia. was introduced as the last act. Bumpy Johnson was born in South Carolina. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson (a nickname given to him due to the strange bump on his head) became involved in the Harlem crime scene after dropping out of high school, according to Biography. He used his influence and connections to make money from illegal gambling, loan sharking, and drug trafficking. They also enrolled her in a private school and gave her everything she desired. Perhaps it's because it was recently announced that Janet Jackson is producing a film on Madame Stephanie St Clair, but lately I've once been getting quite a few questions about Bumpy Johnson, and how. The series co-creator and showrunner is Chris Brancato. Lucky Luciano may have run most of New York City. Day of Birth. Synopsis. The Alpha Phi Beta Fraternity is an 84-year-strong brotherhood in UP Diliman. Born and raised in rural North Carolina, Lucas moved to New York as a teenager, and became involved in an array of street crime. It’s a dramatization of the true story with historical figures like. Screenshot: Harlem World. Born with one large horn, Bumpy first saw Ben Pincus when hatched leading Bumpy to be close to the boy. Founded in 1959, upholding the Tenets of Leadership, Scholarship, Loyalty and Brotherhood. Epix. Born in 1905, Johnson began. How powerful, truly, were Bumpy Johnson and Frank Lucas. I. Harlem mobster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson. Franklin "Frank" Lucas is the protagonist villain turned anti-hero of the 2007 film American Gangster . ( 1905-10-31) 1905年 10月31日. 2,025 likes · 2 talking about this. You're pretty smart for a nigger. Her birthplace was New York, United States of America. S1. Oscar winner Forest Whitaker takes on the role of real-life 1960s drug kingpin Bumpy Johnson in New York City-set crime drama, Godfather of. By forging new alliances with European. Forget Vito and Michael Corleone. 55 EST I n the opening scene of Ridley Scott's mesmerising American Gangster, the underworld legend Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson dies in the company of. The most shocking thing about Harlem gangster Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson is that he died like a schnook. What it’s about: Shaft is back for a sequel, and he’s back out on the streets, trying to find the murderer of an old friend. later turned on Johnson and framed in a drug conspiracy. Bumpy died in 1968, but his wife, Mayme Hatcher, whom he married in October 1948, lived until May 2009. Deception and Baywatch star Ilfenesh Hadera has been cast in Epix’s Godfather of Harlem as Mayme Johnson, the wife of crime boss Bumpy Johnson. Which tells the story of Bumpy Johnson (played by Forest Whitaker), a notorious crime boss & kingpin in Harlem during the 1960s. He rose to power in the Harlem district of New York City under the racket boss Stephanie St. He was a scorpion by his star sign. F. He was the conduit between Harlem and the Genovese Crime Family. Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson was an American gangster in Harlem, New York in the 20th century. Associations: Bumpy Johnson, Dutch Schultz, Lucky Luciano. ”. The funeral of Ellsworth R. Find a Grave. Bumpy Johnson was a notorious 1960s drug kingpin, but Paul Eckstein remembers him as a. . Bumpy tries to negotiate with the five families and they won't go for it. 1. Bumpy Johnson. He is now 62 years old. Bumpy Johnson is the prefect archetype of a Black anti-hero. Now in season 3, it appears that the onscreen Johnson has a new nemesis in Joe Colombo (Michael Raymond-James). He was given the nickname "Bumpy" due to an abnormal growth on his head. According to Tuko, Bumpy Johnson died with at least $50 million. Lauded as the Godfather of Harlem, he was the. Taking on the Cuban mob puts Bumpy, his loved ones, and his community in the crosshairs of not only the rival Italians, but ruthless Latin assassins and, ultimately. He died of a heart attack while eating breakfast on July 7, 1968, in Harlem. 1 Married Life. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. Bumpy Johnson’s legacy as a crime boss in. ke published an article about Matthew Garrison Chapman. Charleston was among the few places where Black people felt at home. Though she was well. The life of Bumpy Johnson was depicted in several cultural productions, his rags to riches story were first fictionalized in the Blaxploitation film “Shaft” in 1971 in the. Mr Schultz would take one territory and Mr Johnson, the. Johnson cresceu numa família pobre, onde se envolveu com atividades criminosas desde muito jovem. Johnson died with at least $50 million. This is the real story of Elsworth "Bumpy" Johnson . December 10, 2020. To Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), justice is old-school; people should get what they deserve, and what they deserve is usually violence. Su carrera criminal ha inspirado series de televisión y películas. Bumpy Johnson led two lives: numbers racketeer and mainstay of Harlem society. Directed By: Steven Zaillian. ” She claims that the movie, which is supposed to be based on Lucas’ claims of having been a personal assistant and heir-apparent for Bumpy, is riddled with lies and delusions of grandeur. Bumpy tries to negotiate with the five families and they won't go for it. That's the way it is now. He has been the subject or character of a number of Hollywood films including The Cotton Club, Hoodlum, and most recently, American Gangster. In the third season, Bumpy continues to battle for control of Harlem and is trying to recover from a major setback at the end of Season 2. Mayme, a longtime member of St. Bumpy Johnson’s net worth at death was over $8 million. Sun, Sep 29, 2019. Crawl up the hill. Nevertheless, she had also written a book, Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, and made a lot of money through its sales. 11. Stephanie St. 3: The Mixtape. The show. Elise Johnson (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) had such a strong connection to Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch) in Godfather of Harlem that she felt every action leading to Malcolm’s death without being in the room. After being served his. She is a female Ankylosaurus that was born in Jurassic World. Bumpy Johnson is well known as the Godfather of Harlem, and he also inspired the TV series of the same name. He was given the nickname "Bumpy" due to an abnormal growth on his head. After being served his coffee and food - famously his favorite meal, chicken legs and hominy grits - he clutched his chest and simply fell over. Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, South Carolina on October 31, 1905. Real Name:Godfather of Harlem is a crime drama television series set in New York City. Clair. In the mid-1930’s Dutch Schultz moved into the numbers rackets in. 1/10 (931) Rate. The title of the Amiri Baraka/Max Roach production about Johnson, produced by the San Diego Repertory Theatre, notes. 2,412 likes · 117 talking about this. Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth ’Bumpy’ Johnson has been a long time coming on the heels of the popular movie, American Gangster. Bumpy Johnson, also known as the Godfather of Harlem, inspired the TV series of the same name. Colombo has stepped in to fill the void left by Gigante's stint. org . birth name. Bumpy Johnson was a proud black man, who was defiant of the segregation and violence perpetrated on the blacks in the deep south. Johnny 'Figures' DiPalmero : [referring to a board] The dividing line could conceivably be the 135th Street, running east to west, Lennox Ave running north to south. Frank Lucas was another notorious Harlem drug dealer who followed in the steps of his mentor, Bumpy Johnson. Production on the EP is handled by Alchemist, Sid Roams and King Benny. In the mid-1960s, the Mafia’s famed French Connection of heroin trafficking was still going strong. LISTEN. Bumpy Johnson was a generous man. It was released on April 19, 2011. Watch on. "American Gangster" tells his success story. Though he was arrested. At an early age his older brother Willie was sent from South Carolina after he was said to have killed a White man. Clair. A black gangster who went to war with the big Mobs and won and became The Godfather of Harlem. Upon Johnson’s release from prison in 1932, he built a powerful criminal empire that included narcotics, prostitution, strong-arm enforcement and the “numbers” racket, or illegal lottery. Bumpy Johnson. In fact Ellsworth Raymond Johnson may be one of the top criminal minds in Harlem history, let alone in the annals of organized crime in the United States. Forget Vito and Michael Corleone. Johnson and Jose Battle (Yul Vázquez) have been effectively cut out of the new shipment of heroin unless Johnson goes to Joe Colombo (Michael Raymond-James) hat in hand and agrees to a terrible deal. Johnson was convicted in New York for conspiracy to sell heroin in 1951, and died of congestive heart failure in 1968. Here's how much money Bumpy Johnson's various criminal enterprises earn him. Meanwhile, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson rose through the ranks of Schultz’s competitor,. David Lee/Epix. While the shepherd, he walk quietly behind. Mayme Hatcher (born in 1925) is an American born Citizen from New York, United States. Taraji P. Mrs. He moved to Harlem with his sister when he was still a teenager. Bumpy Johnson In Pop Culture. Ellsworth Raymond “Bumpy” Johnson was an American gangster in Harlem, New York in the 20th century. Pictured, from left, are fraternity members Agustin Ruvalcaba, Jared Hunke, Corey Johnson and Austin Jacobsen. You won’t find out much about Ellsworth (Bumpy) Johnson in the history books or in movies. 'I Just Want u' is a groovy, positive and uplifting piece of UKG with catchy. UNK’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity is hosting an MDA Skate and Walk event Sunday at the Viaero Center to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and its Nebraska summer camp. Clair. Bumpy Johnson, played by Oscar-winning actor and director Forest Whitaker, ran Harlem under Mafia protection in a deal brokered by “Lucky” Luciano which lasted forty years. Godfather. It was located on 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue (1923 to 1935), then briefly in midtown Theater District 1935-1940. JohnsonSubscribe NOW to The Breakfast Club: MORE of The Breakfast Club: WATCH MORE: LI. Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod. Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson was a notorious Harlem gangster who through personality and longevity had become a legend in the Harlem community. Ellsworth Raymond "Bumpy" Johnson derived his nickname from a bump on the back of his head he had since birth. The fellow’s real name is Ellsworth Raymond Johnson, but everybody knew him as Bumpy. J. After his older brother. Though she was well. He was also known as a poet, philanthropist and philosopher. Bumpy Johnson passed away on July 7th 1968 at the age of 62 at the Harbor General Hospital in Los Angeles, California due to natural causes related to his health issues. and Malcolm X argue nearby, exclaims, “I just love seeing those. January 4, 2009 · ·. [2] Convened in December 1905 as a literary society with the first presiding officer being CC Poindexter, it. 20,378. Your part of the expression. Bumpy Johnson: The Godfather of Harlem. In the television series The Godfather of Harlem, when Bumpy Johnson returns from Alcatraz prison, he is greeted by an old friend, Detroit Red, a. He is loosely based on real-life Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson. Home; Buy Black 614;Bumpy Johnson was many things in his life, to many people. It premiered on September 29, 2019 on Epix. “ Mayme Johnson, the widow of the infamous Harlem gangster Bumpy Johnson, has no plans on seeing “American Gangster. Mayme Hatcher is best known as the widow Bumpy Johnson, who was a mob boss and gangster. Bumpy Johnson birthday is on 31-Oct-05 and he was born on Tuesday. The cast headed by the brilliant Laurence Fishburn is amazing. Prodigy – The Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson EP. Mayme Hatcher was the wife of Harlem Kingpin, Bumpy Johnson. Register Log In Home Forums Organized Crime - Real Life Bumpy Johnson: Forums Calendar Active Threads Search Forum Help: Who's Online Now: 1 registered members (1 invisible), 28 guests, and 2 spiders. Whilst in Harlem, Bumpy Johnson was involved in petty street crime and he spent a considerable amount of time in and out of jail. Frank Costello was arguably one of the most successful gangsters of all time. She died quietly in Harlem in 1969. After serving nine years in federal prison, he returned to Boston where he rose to the highest and most influential echelon of crime figures.