Age | 73 (age at death) |
Birthday | 18 December, 1891 |
Birthplace | Leeds, England |
Died | 24 April, 1965 |
Place of Death | Hot Springs, Arkansas |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Criminal |
Claim to Fame | Irish gangster who owned the Cotton Club in NYC |
Owen Vincent Madden (December 18, 1891 – April 24, 1965), known as Owney Madden and nicknamed "The Killer", was a leading underworld figure in Manhattan, most notable for his involvement in organized crime during Prohibition. He also ran the famous Cotton Club and was a leading boxing promoter in the 1930s.