About
English criminal who was engaged in extortion and racketeering and was notorious across the north of England. He was shot and killed in December 1993, and his murder remains unsolved today.
Before Fame
He was an amateur boxer before becoming a doorman and going on to work with Gateshead hardmen Billy Robinson and Paddy Leonard.
Trivia
He became one of the most feared men in North England, and was notoriously violent. He went to prison several times for assault.
Family Life
He was born to Hazel and Eric Graham and grew up outside of Gateshead, England. He had two sons, Dean and Viv Jr.. He also acted as a step-father for his fiancé Anna Connely's children.
Associated With
He and Reggie Kray are both notorious British gangsters.
