Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson
The legend of Bumpy Johnson seems to overshadow the real narrative, which might be terrifying if you really think about it. While Johnson had convictions for larceny, burglary, and drug trafficking, he gained a reputation for running the numbers racket in Harlem, being a benevolent gangster, and busting a head or two if needed. Laurence Fishburne portrayed Johnson in both Hoodlum and The Cotton Club, and Clarence Williams played him in III American Gangster.
