Meyer Lansky, Polish-American Mob Financier
Lansky mugshot. Meyer Lansky (July 4, 1902 - January 15, 1983), known as the "Mob's Accountant", was a major organized crime figure who, along with his associate Lucky Luciano, was instrumental in the development of the National Crime Syndicate in the United States. He met Bugsy Siegel when they were teenagers. They became lifelong friends, as well as partners in the bootlegging trade. Lansky developed a gambling empire which stretched across the world. He was said to own points (percentages) in casinos in Las Vegas, Cuba, The Bahamas and London. Although a member of the Jewish Mob, Lansky undoubtedly had strong influence with the Italian Mafia and played a large role in the consolidation of the criminal underworld. Despite nearly 50 years as a member-participant in organized crime, Lansky was never found guilty of anything more serious than illegal gambling. He has a legacy of being one of the most successful (in terms of finance) gangsters in American history. He died in 1983 at the age of 80.
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