Bernard Madoff

Criminal

Birthday April 29, 1938

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New York

DEATH DATE Apr 14, 2021 (82)

About

Wall Street broker accused of $50 billion in investment fraud.

Before Fame

He received a degree in political science from Hofstra University in 1960, before briefly attending law school.

Trivia

His Ponzi scheme took in billions of dollars and only a portion of the wealth was recovered.

Family Life

He married Ruth Alpern, with whom he had two children.

Associated With

Billy Preston was also convicted of investment fraud.