Godfather of Harlem (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb
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- Stars: Forest Whitaker, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry
- Release Date: 2019-09-29
- Run Time: 55
A gangster named Bumpy Johnson makes his way in Harlem during the 1960s. A TV prequel to the 2007 film, 'American Gangster', which centered on the criminal enterprise of Frank Lucas.CastGodfather of Harlem - Wikipedia
Godfather of Harlem is an American crime drama television series that premiered on September 29, 2019, on Epix. The series is written by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, and stars Forest Whitaker as 1960s New York City gangster Bumpy Johnson. Whitaker is also executive producer alongside Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, John Ridley and Markuann Smith. Chris Brancato acts as showrunner
Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA licenseBumpy Johnson - Wikipedia
• In the 1971 film Shaft and its 1973 sequel Shaft's Big Score!, Moses Gunn portrays "Bumpy Jonas", a character based upon Johnson.
• In the 1972 film Come Back, Charleston Blue, the title character is loosely based on Bumpy Johnson, a criminal who is looked upon as a positive role model among the people.Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA licenseThe True Story Behind the Series Godfather of Harlem | TIME
- Ellsworth Raymond Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C., on Oct. 31, 1905. He was given the nickname “Bumpy” as a young boy due to a bump on the back of his head. Johnson’s family moved north when he was 10 to avoid a lynch mob when his older brother was accused of killing a white man. He went on to move in with his sister in Harlem when he was a te...
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Godfather of Harlem | Godfather of Harlem Wiki
Sep 29, 2019 · Godfather of Harlem is a crime drama television series set in New York City. The series co-creator and showrunner is Chris Brancato. It premiered on September 29, 2019 on Epix. It stars Forest Whitaker in the title role. …
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'Godfather Of Harlem' Sets Season 4 Premiere & Reveals
1 day ago · Forest Whitaker returns as Bumpy Johnson in Season 4 of the MGM+ original series Godfather of Harlem on April 13. A teaser released on Thursday (above) reveals newcomer …
Godfather of Harlem Season 4 Trailer Sets Release Date for Forest ...
11 hours ago · MGM+ has shared the official Godfather of Harlem Season 4 trailer for the upcoming return of its hit crime drama, starring award-winning actor Forest Whitaker as …
Forest Whitaker Talks 'Godfather of Harlem' …
Jan 13, 2023 · Godfather of Harlem has seen Bumpy Johnson face countless foes, but Season 3 will prove his most challenging yet, Forest Whitaker told Newsweek.
Godfather Of Harlem Season 4 Images Reveal First Look At Forrest ...
Jan 6, 2025 · First look images of Godfather of Harlem season 4 have finally been released, offering a glimpse at Forrest Whitaker’s return as the infamous Bumpy Johnson. Debuted in …
Forest Whitaker goes dark for 'Godfather of …
Jun 9, 2023 · The actor plays Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, the real-life complicated criminal who once ruled Harlem's heroin trade.
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