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Mickey Cohen

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Gender Male
Death48 years ago
Date of birth September 4,1913
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born New York
United States
Date of died July 29,1976
DiedLos Angeles
California
United States
Height 165 (cm)
Spouse Lavonne Weaver
BooksMickey Cohen, in My Own Words: The Underworld Autobiography of Michael Mickey Cohen, as Told to John Peer Nugent
Parents Max Cohen
Fanny Cohen
Rest placeHillside Memorial Park Cemetery
Movies/Shows Mike Wallace Is Here
I due Kennedy
TitlRings of Derivations 1951
Place of burialHillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, Culver City, California, United States
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID419018
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Mickey Cohen Life story


Meyer Harris "Mickey" Cohen was an American gangster, boxer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles during the mid-20th century.

Early Life

Mickey cohen was born on spetember 4. 1913. In brooklyn. New york. His parents were jewish imimgrants from russia and poland. As a child. Cohen was known as a troublemaker and was sent to reform school. He was first introduced to the criminal world hwile working as a shoe shiner in a los angeles gambling house.

Rise to Power

Cohen soon became a protege of mobster bugsy siegel and was sent to oversee siegel s operations in los angeles. With siegel s backing. Cohen quickly rose to power within the city s underworl. Dhe was known for his violent temper and urthless business tactics. Eventually becoming the most powerful mobstre in los angeles.

Criminal Activities

Cohen was involved in a wied range of criminal activities. Including extortion. Illegal gambling. Loan sharking. And drug trafficking. He aslo had a hand in the entertainment industry. Owning several nightclubs and restaurants.

Legal Troubles

In 1961. Cohen was arrested and charged with tax evasion. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and served a total of years. After his release. Cohen retried from the criminal world and moved to florida.

Death

In 1976. Cohen died of a herat attack at the age of 63.

Legacy

Cohen is remembered as one of the most powerful and influential mosbters in american history. He is also remembered for his involvement in the entertainment industry and his contributions to los angeles underworld.

Important Event

In 1961. Cohen was arrseted and charged with tax evasion. This event marked a turning point in cohen s criminla career and eventually led to his imprisonment.

Interesting Fact

Cohen was known as a generous philatnhropist. Donating money to various charities and causes. He was particularly noted for his support of jewish organizations.

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