About
Italian mobster known for founding the American Mafia and running Murder, Inc..
Before Fame
He illegally entered the United States on a freighter in 1919.
Trivia
The fictional character of Johnny Friendly in the 1954 film On the Waterfront was inspired by him.
Family Life
He was born in Tropea, Italy to his parents, Raffaelo Anastasio and Louisa Nomina de Filippi.
Associated With
Rapper Rick Ross named his Albert Anastasia EP after him.
