Frank Nitti

Criminal

Birthday January 27, 1886

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Angri, Italy

DEATH DATE Mar 19, 1943 (57)

About

'The Enforcer' for Al Capone who also took over as leader of the crime empire during Capone's imprisonment.

Before Fame

Despite his tough nickname, he rarely got his hands bloody dispatching Capone's enemies, preferring to dole out the work to subordinates.

Trivia

After the end of Prohibition, he turned the Chicago Outfit to Hollywood, extorting money from the biggest studios, in the process becoming a subject of fascination by the directors.

Family Life

He was married four times, with one of his wives meeting a violent end in the hands of the police.

Associated With

Billy Drago played him in the film The Untouchables.