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.