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John "Handsome Johnny" Roselli (born Filippo Sacco; July 4, 1905 – August 7, 1976), sometimes spelled Rosselli, was a mobster for the Chicago Outfit who helped that organization exert influence over Hollywood and the Las Vegas Strip.
Learn about the life and death of Johnny Rosselli, a notorious gangster who worked with Al Capone, Hollywood, and the CIA. Discover how the FBI uncovered his secrets and tried to turn him against his allies.
Oct 22, 2021 · John Roselli Murdered, body found in a drum near Miami, floating in Dumbfundling Bay. 10 days before Roselli was scheduled to appear before a senate committe...
Nov 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and death of Johnny Rosselli, a gangster who rose to power with Al Capone and infiltrated Hollywood with shady deals and extortion. Find out how he was involved in the Kefauver Hearings, Marilyn Monroe, and a mysterious hit in Miami.
Jul 5, 2023 · A one-time Hollywood producer who became a CIA assassin for hire at the height of the Cold War, Handsome Johnny Roselli could never be accused of living a sedate life. Sam Moore uncovers the life of this mysterious man.
May 8, 2024 · In this episode of Mafia Biographies, delve into the captivating life of John “Handsome Johnny” Roselli. Born Filippo Sacco in 1905, Roselli’s journey traversed organized crime during Prohibition, connections with mob figures like Al Capone, and ventures into liquor imports and labor racketeering.
John "Handsome Johnny" Roselli, sometimes spelled Rosselli, was a mobster for the Chicago Outfit who helped that organization exert influence over Hollywood and the Las Vegas Strip. Roselli was recruited by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in a plot to assassinate Cuban leader Fidel Castro.
