gotti

Gotti may refer to John Gotti, an American mobster who became the boss of the Gambino crime family, one of New York City’s Five Families. He is one of the most well-known figures in American organized crime and drew widespread public attention for his flamboyant style and high-profile leadership.

John Gotti was born on October 27, 1940, in the Bronx, New York. He rose through the ranks of the Gambino family during the 1960s and 1970s and earned several nicknames, including “The Dapper Don” for his tailored suits and public demeanor. In December 1985, he helped orchestrate the murder of rival boss Paul Castellano outside a Manhattan restaurant, enabling Gotti to assume leadership of the Gambino family.

As head of the Gambino family, Gotti oversaw a range of criminal activities, including racketeering, extortion, loan sharking, gambling, and drug distribution. His era was marked by aggressive enforcement of discipline within the organization and a high level of media attention, which at times complicated law enforcement efforts to prosecute him.

Gotti was indicted multiple times and ultimately convicted in 1992 on racketeering and murder charges, among others, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He died on June 10, 2002, at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina, from throat cancer.

Cultural portrayals of Gotti include several media works. He has been depicted in several films and television productions, notably the 1996 TV film Gotti (starring Armand Assante) and the 2018 feature film Gotti (starring John Travolta). The surname Gotti remains associated with the Gambino crime family and discussions of organized crime in the United States.