At his peak, Gotti was one of the most powerful and dangerous crime bosses in the United States. While his peers generally avoided attracting attention, especially from the media, Gotti became …

John Gotti, American organized-crime boss whose flamboyant lifestyle and frequent trials made him a prominent figure. He served as head of the Gambino crime family, and in 1992 he was …

Known as the "Dapper Don," John Gotti's flamboyant style and outspoken personality made him one of the most famous mobsters of the 20th century and he ruled the underworld until he died …

Dec 2, 2009 · The grandson of Italian immigrants, John Gotti (1940-2002) was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and grew up in a life of organized crime. After serving time for hijacking trucks and a …

John Joseph Gotti Jr., often called the Teflon Don and Dapper Don, was an American gangster and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. Despite his nicknames, he was a …

Languishing in prison and suffering from throat cancer, John Gotti recalls his bloody rise to power as one of New York's most powerful Mafia kingpins. Watch trailers & learn more.

Aug 19, 2025 · Explore the life of John Gotti, the notorious Teflon Don, from his rise to power in the Gambino family to his eventual downfall and imprisonment.

News about John Gotti, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

John Joseph Gotti Jr. was an American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. He ordered and helped to orchestrate the murder of Gambino ...

The incredible true story of notorious mobster John Gotti and his rise to power as head of one of the largest and most dangerous crime organizations in North America: the Gambino Family.