Frank Costello

Criminal

Birthday January 26, 1891

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Feb 18, 1973 (82)

About

Italian Mafia boss who controlled a gambling empire that spanned the United States.

Before Fame

He was involved in a local gang when he was younger. This led to a life of crime.

Trivia

He was known as the Prime Minister of the Underworld.

Family Life

He married Lauretta Giegerman in 1918.

Associated With

He was not the inspiration for the Frank Costello Jack Nicholson portrayed in The Departed from 2006.