Carlo Gambino was a Sicilian crime boss who was the leader and namesake of the Gambino crime family of New York City. Following the Apalachin Meeting in 1957, and the imprisonment of Vito Genovese in 1959, Gambino took over the Commission of the American Mafia and played a powerful role in organized crime until his death from a heart attack in 1976. During a criminal career that spanned over fifty years, Gambino served only twenty-two months in prison for a tax evasion charge in 1937.
Carlo Gambino
mobster
Notable For
American mobster
Carlo Gambino's Historical Timeline
Carlo Gambino is born
Carlo Gambino, Italian mobster, known for american mobster, was born on 1902-08-24.
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano
Associated Historical Events
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carlo Gambino born?
- Carlo Gambino was born on 1902-08-24 (Italian).
- What is Carlo Gambino known for?
- American mobster
- What historical events involved Carlo Gambino?
- Carlo Gambino was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Carlo Gambino is born, Gangster Carlo Gambino (24) weds his first cousin Catherine Castellano.
- When did Carlo Gambino die?
- Carlo Gambino died on 1976-01-01.