Curtis Sliwa

About

Activist and the founder of the Guardian Angels, a New York-based volunteer patrol organization. Also a radio personality, he hosted an afternoon program on New York City's WABC-AM station. 

Before Fame

Following his graduation from Canarsie High School, he worked as a manager of a McDonald's restaurant in The Bronx. 

Trivia

John Gotti, the famous New York mobster, was once charged with attempting to murder Sliwa. He has been arrested upwards of 70 times. 

Family Life

He grew up with two sisters: Maria Sliwa and Aleta St. James. 

Associated With

He supported New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's campaign.