Michael Franzese
Birth Name:
Michael Franzese
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profession
Producer, Writer, Actor
Fast Facts
- Speaks about his former life to a wide variety of people in the hopes that others will learn from his mistakes, including at-risk youth
- Was named one of Fortune Magazine's Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses at the age of 35
- Founded the Breaking Out Foundation to help at-risk youth achieve their dreams in the entertainment and sports industries
- Made the majority of his money during the gasoline tax rackets in the 1980s
- Best known as a former mafia boss who overcame his life of crime to become a motivational speaker
- His speaking topics include "Don't Bet on It: Dangers of Gambling," "Business and Insurance Fraud," and "Criminal Justice and the Legal System․"
- Was considered to be the biggest earner in the mob since Al Capone
- Is the only high-ranking official of an organized crime family to walk away from the life unscathed after spending seven years in prison
- Has written three books: an autobiography called "Blood Covenant," a book of business tips called "I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse," and a story about his inspirational turnaround called "The Good, the Bad, and the Forgiven․"