89% of People Can't Name All of These Real and Fictional Gangsters From an Image. Can You?

By: Kennita Leon
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89% of People Can't Name All of These Real and Fictional Gangsters From an Image. Can You?
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About This Quiz

Gangsters are among some of the most dangerous men and women in the world. They are part of organized crime groups who are either involved in drugs, theft, murder or a combination of all three and more, to gain profit and power. The world and Hollywood have seen an abundance of these men and woman over the years and it's now time to put that knowledge to the test. Just how many real and fictional gangsters can you name from just a picture? 

Because of their popularity in real life, many Hollywood movie producers took inspiration from what actually happened and put it into film. Enter movies like "Scarface," "The Godfather," "The Public Enemy," and "Invisible Stripes." Some of these movies have gone down in history as some of the most successful of not just the gangster genre, but of all movies in the world.

Hollywood's gangster movie success, in turn, inspired many criminals to try to pull off the heists portrayed in the films. And although not many succeeded, a few did go down in history. They include  Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman, Griselda Blanco, and John Gotti, all of whom are in this quiz. Are you enough of a fan to recognize them all? 

Don Vito Corleone
Youtube
Know the name of this mobster?
Lil' Ze
Terrence Fletcher
Don Vito Corleone
Loki
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by Marlon Brando and Robert DeNiro, this notorious character is an orphaned Sicilian immigrant who eventually builds a mafia empire.

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Al Capone
Youtube
Can you name this real-life bad guy?
Lee Woo-jin
Al Capone
Jack Torrance
Hans Landa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known by his nickname, "Scarface," this American crime boss led the Chicago Outfit as its leader for seven years.

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Tony Montana
Youtube
Who is this iconic movie mobster?
Captain Vidal
Tony Montana
Regina George
Patrick Bateman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by Al Pacino, this fictional character serves as the protagonist in the 1983 American film, "Scarface."

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John Dillinger
Youtube
Who is this legendary outlaw?
Magneto
Lee Woo-jin
Hannibal Lecter
John Dillinger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Depression-era American gangster was, along with his gang, accused of robbing 24 banks.

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Michael Corleone
Paramount Pictures
Know the name of this gangster movie legend?
Terrence Fletcher
Michael Corleone
Anton Chigurh
Darth Maul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Michael Corleone was the protagonist of the three Godfather films, and in 2003, was recognized as the eleventh most iconic villain in film history.

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Bill Cutting
youtube
Who is this this TV gangster?
Michael Myers
Hannibal Lecter
Jack Torrance
Bill Cutting
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Daniel Day-Lewis portrays gang leader William "the Butch Bill" Cutting who leads his gang the, "Protestant," against their rivals the "Dead Rabbits."

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Tony Soprano
Youtube
Who is this gangster of the small screen?
Tony Soprano
Regina George
Lee Woo-jin
Captain Vidal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Anthony John "Tony" Soprano is Italian-American fictional character, and the protagonist of the HBO hit show, "The Sopranos."

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Whitey Bulger
Youtube
Can you name this ruthless killer?
Darth Maul
Tony Montana
Buffalo Bill
Whitey Bulger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

After spending 16 years in hiding, this Boston crime boss is currently serving time on multiple charges, including murder and racketeering.

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John Gotti
youtube
Name this crime family member.
Magneto
Jack Torrance
John Gotti
Hans Landa
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

John Gotti was an Italian-American mafia boss who, after living a life of poverty, rose to power as the head of the Gambino crime family in New York City.

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Pablo Escobar
youtube
Can you name this drug lord?
Magneto
Loki
Lee Woo-jin
Pablo Escobar
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord who was dubbed "The King of Cocaine" and was one of the richest criminals in history.

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Machine Gun Kelly
youtube
Think you can identify this cold-blooded mobster?
Machine Gun Kelly
Jack Torrance
Hannibal Lecter
Freddy Krueger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

George Kelly Barnes was a prohibition-era gangster who earned his nickname due to his preference for the weapon used during his crimes.

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Dean O'Banion
Youtube
Who is this American gangster?
Freddy Krueger
Norman Bates
Hans Landa
Dean O'Banion
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This American mobster was the leader of the North Side Gang and the main rival of Al Capone and Johnny Torrio during the Chicago bootlegging wars.

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Christopjer Moltisanti (The Sopranos)
Youtube
Who is this gangster?
Christopher Moltisanti
Loki
Lil' Ze
Magneto
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Christopher Moltisanti is a member of the DiMeo crime family. He rose through the ranks from associate to caporegime through the duration of the series.

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Bugsy Siegel
Youtube
Can you name this ruthless killer?
Magneto
Bugsy Siegel
Hans Gruber
Anton Chigurh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was a Jewish-American who, during his time as a mobster, founded and led the Murder Inc. organized crime group.

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Sam Giancana
youtube
Think you can identify this mob leader?
Sam Giancana
Jason Voorhees
Darth Maul
Patrick Bateman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Sicilian-American mobster was the head of the Chicago Outfit gang from 1957 until his death in 1966.

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Ralph Cifaretto
youtube
Name this iconic TV gang member.
Ralph Cifaretto
Anton Chigurh
John Doe
Ra's al Ghul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joe Pantoliano portrayed the emotionally unstable Ralph Cifaretto who made his debut in the third season of "The Sopranos."

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Jose Figueroa Agosto
youtube
Select the correct name for this infamous gangster.
Loki
Captain Vidal
Jose Figueroa Agosto
Lil' Ze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Puerto Rican drug lord is the head of a major drug trafficking organization that produced 90 produced of cocaine in Puerto Rico.

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Henry Hill
Youtube
Can you identify this gangster?
Regina George
Henry Hill
Freddy Krueger
Norman Bates
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

American mobster Henry Hill was known for his association with the FBI as an informant whose testimony led to 50 convictions of various criminals.

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Griselda Blanco
Youtube
Recognize this old-school gangster?
Norman Bates
Lil' Ze
Griselda Blanco
Michael Myers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Griselda Blanco, dubbed "The Cocaine Godmother," was a ruthless Colombian drug lord and the head of the Medellín Cartel.

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Clay Morrow
Youtube
Recognize this gangster from TV?
Hans Landa
Terrence Fletcher
Hans Gruber
Clay Morrow
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This fictional character, played by actor Ron Perlman, is the main antagonist in the hit FX television series, "Sons of Anarchy."

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Stringer Bell (The Wire)
HBO
Name this iconic TV gang member.
Ra's al Ghul
Lil' Ze
Stringer Bell
Darth Maul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Russell "Stringer" Bell, depicted by Idris Elba, is the second-in-command of drug kingpin Avon Barksdale in the TV series, "The Wire."

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Roman Moronie
Youtube
Who is this iconic movie mobster?
Roman Moronie
Michael Myers
Jack Torrance
Jason Voorhees
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Roman Moronie was the nightclub owner and rival and of local crime boss Jocko Dundee in the 1984 American movie, "Johnny Dangerously."

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Avon Barksdale
Youtube
Who is this this TV gangster?
Anton Chigurh
Avon Barksdale
Lil' Ze
Freddy Krueger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Played by Wood Harris, this character is depicted as the head of the Barksdale Organization and one of the most powerful drug dealers in Baltimore.

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Sal Maroni
Youtube
Do you recognize this gangster from the small screen?
Loki
Hannibal Lecter
Sal Maroni
Norman Bates
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Salvatore Vincent "Sal" Maroni is a fictional DC comic character, portrayed by David Zayas in the first season of the Fox TV series, "Gotham."

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Enoch Thompson
Youtube
Can you identify this gangster?
John Doe
Enoch Thompson
Hans Gruber
Ra's al Ghul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Enoch Malachi "Nucky" Thompson is the protagonist of the HBO TV show, "Boardwalk Empire," who lives a double life as a politician and a gangster.

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Ellstin Limehouse
Youtube
Can you name this on-screen gangster?
Hans Landa
Terrence Fletcher
Lee Woo-jin
Ellstin Limehouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This recurring character made his debut in the third season of "Justified" as the leader of the Noble's Holler.

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Joseph Kennedy
Wikimedia Commons By Wide World Photos
Who is this gangster?
Hannibal Lecter
Lil' Ze
Joseph Kennedy
Jack Torrance
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Italian-American crime boss was considered the father of organized crime due to his role in the development of the Commission of the American Mafia.

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Frank Lucas
Youtube
Who is this American gangster?
Frank Lucas
Jason Voorhees
Michael Myers
Darth Maul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Frank Lucas is an American former drug trafficker who was known particularly for his claims of smuggling heroin in the coffins of dead soldiers.

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Vinnie Terranova (Wiseguy)
Youtube
Do you recognize this gangster from the small screen?
Vinnie Terranova
Magneto
Norman Bates
Captain Vidal
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vinnie Terranova, the protagonist of the series, is an undercover agent who infiltrates criminal organizations in order to gain information.

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Joseph Colombo
Youtube
Know the name of this mobster?
Joseph Colombo
Tony Montana
Freddy Krueger
Buffalo Bill
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joseph Colombo was an Italian-American crime boss who served as the head of the Colombo crime family from 1962 until his death in 1978.

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Paul Gualtieri (The Sopranos)
youtube
Who is this gangster of the small screen?
Ra's al Ghul
Paul Gualtieri
Hans Gruber
Patrick Bateman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Played by Tony Sirico, this fictional character is depicted as a soldier turned underboss for the DiMeo crime family in the HBO TV series, "The Sopranos."

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Carlo Gambino
Youtube
Think you can identify this mob leader?
Anton Chigurh
Hannibal Lecter
Carl Gambino
John Doe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Sicilian-born American Mafioso was the leader of the Gambino crime family and, for a short time, the head of the Commission of the American Mafia.

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Chalky White (Boardwalk Empire)
Youtube
Know the name of this gangster?
Loki
Lil' Ze
Regina George
Chalky White
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Portrayed by Michael Kenneth Williams, Albert "Chalky" White is a powerful African-American gangster based in Atlantic City.

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Frank Costello
Youtube
Think you can identify this cold-blooded mobster?
Frank Costello
Terrence Fletcher
Jack Torrance
Lee Woo-jin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nicknamed "The Prime Minister," this Italian-American became one of the most influential and powerful mobsters in American history.

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Fish Mooney (Gotham)
Youtube
Can you name this on-screen gangster?
Michael Myers
Hans Landa
Captain Vidal
Fish Mooney
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Fish Mooney, played by Jada Pinkett Smith, is a fictional character who served as Carmine Falcone's lieutenant during the first season of "Gotham."

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Amado Fuentes
Youtube
Know the name of this evil-doer?
Jason Voorhees
Norman Bates
Patrick Bateman
Amado Fuentes
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Amado Fuentes is a Mexican drug lord, who, after personally assassinating his boss, became the new head of the Juárez Cartel.

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James Burke
Youtube
Name this crime family member.
Tony Montana
Freddy Krueger
James Burke
Darth Maul
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

James Burke is an American gangster and associate of the Lucchese crime family. He was believed to be the mastermind behind the 1978 Lufthansa heist.

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Meyer Lansky
Youtube
Can you name this real-life bad guy?
Ra's al Ghul
Meyer Lansky
Hannibal Lecter
John Doe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nicknamed "The Mob's Accountant," Meyer Lansky was a major organized crime figure who is considered one of the most financially successful mobsters in American history.

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Vick Mackey (The Shield)
Youtube
Think you can name this gangster?
Hans Gruber
Vick Mackey
Regina George
Anton Chigurh
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Actor Michael Chiklis portrays the corrupt officer Vic Mackey, who is known for his illegal methods and tactics in order to apprehend criminals.

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Gustavo Fring (Breaking Bad)
High Bridge Productions
Know the name of this gangster?
Freddy Krueger
Captain Vidal
Terrence Fletcher
Gustavo Fring
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This fictional character is a ruthless drug lord who uses several legitimate businesses as a cover for his drug operations.

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Fat Tony (The Simpsons)
20th Century Fox Television
Who is this animated villain?
Jason Voorhees
Fat Tony
Hannibal Lecter
Patrick Bateman
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Voiced by Joe Mantegna, this recurring character of the animated series, "The Simpsons," is a gangster and underboss in the Springfield Mafia.

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Albert Rothstein (Boardwalk Empire)
Home Box Office (HBO)
Know the name of this evil-doer?
Albert Rothstein
Magneto
Ra's al Ghul
Tony Montana
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Michael Stuhlbarg has portrayed real-life mobster Arnold Rothstein in the HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire," for more than four seasons.

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Carmine Flacone (Gotham)
Primrose Hill Productions
Who is this fictional bad guy?
John Doe
Hans Gruber
Captain Vidal
Carmine Falcone
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the Fox TV series, "Gotham," this DC comic character is depicted by John Doman as a powerful and influential Mafia Don in Gotham City.

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Anthony Spilotro
Youtube
Select the correct name for this infamous gangster.
Anthony Spilotro
Lil' Ze
Norman Bates
Lee Woo-jin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dubbed "The Ant," this American mobster worked as an enforcer for the Chicago Outfit. His job was to oversee the gang's illegal casino profits.

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Carlos Lehder
youtube
Can you name this drug lord?
Hannibal Lecter
Carlos Lehder
Regina George
Freddy Krueger
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This former Colombian drug lord was the co-founder of the Medellin Cartel and is currently imprisoned in the United States.

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Vito Genovese
youtube
Who is this legendary outlaw?
Terrence Fletcher
Captain Vidal
Vito Genovese
Michael Myers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This Italian-American mobster was the leader of the Genovese crime family and was known as "The Boss of all Bosses" from 1957 to 1958.

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The Donbot (Futurama)
Fox Broadcasting Company
Who is this cartoon villain?
The Donbot
Jason Voorhees
Patrick Bateman
Tony Montana
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Donbot, voiced by Maurice LaMarche, is the leader of the three-member Robot Mafia crime syndicate in the animated series, "Futurama."

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The Penguin (Gotham)
Production Companies
Who is this fictional bad guy?
John Doe
Hans Landa
Anton Chigurh
The Penguin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the TV series, "Gotham," Robin Lord Taylor portrays a young Oswald "The Penguin" Cobblepot, who rises through the ranks from an underling to a major crime boss.

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Joaquin Guzman Loera
youtube
Think you can name this gangster?
Hans Gruber
Captain Vidal
Joaquin Guzman Loera
Norman Bates
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Known as "El Chapo" due to his short stature, Joaquin Loera is a Mexican drug lord and the head of the Sinaloa Cartel.

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Tom Powers
Wikimedia Commons By The Theatre Magazine Company
Recognize this old-school gangster?
Regina George
Terrence Fletcher
Tom Powers
Lil' Ze
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll was an Irish-American prohibition-era gangster who served as a hitman for Dutch Schultz.

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