# The Teflon Don

John Gotti was an American gangster who became boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. Known as the "Teflon Don" for being acquitted on several occasions during the 1980s, he was convicted of murder and racketeering in 1992. Gotti ran a criminal empire involving gambling, loan sharking, and drug trafficking. He died in prison in 2002.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** October 27, 1940
- **Birthplace:** The Bronx, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** Organized Crime
- **Category:** Criminals
- **Net Worth:** $50M (est. 1985)
- **Also Known As:** The Teflon Don, The Dapper Don

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