What is Owney Madden's full name?
Owen Victor Madden
Owney Madden nickname(s):
The Killer, The Duke
Owney Madden date of birth:
December 18, 1891
How old was Owney Madden when died?
73
Where was Owney Madden born?
Leeds, England
When did Owney Madden die?
April 24, 1965
Where did Owney Madden die?
Hot Springs, Arkansas
What religion is Owney Madden?
Roman Catholic
What is Owney Madden's ethnicity?
White
What is Owney Madden nationality?
American
What is Owney Madden's occupation?
Gangster
Owney Madden claim to fame:
Irish gangster who owned the Cotton Club in NYC
Short Biography
Owen Vincent Madden, known as Owney Madden and nicknamed "The Killer" (December 18, 1891 – April 24, 1965) was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition. He also ran the famous Cotton Club and was a leading boxing promoter in the 1930s.