He was an NYPD detective during the 50s and the 60s. He was kicked out
of the force when he was indicted for stealing a load of Cadillacs cars
with his partner.
Is a close friend of film director Martin Scorsese. He served as a
technical advisor in Scorsese's crime epics Goodfellas and Casino. Also
played small parts in these two films as a wise guy.
Had strong ties with several mob bosses in New York when he was a
detective.
After being kicked out of the NYPD, he worked with several crime
families in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas. When arrested by the
F.B.I. for smuggling fake Traveller's Checks, he chose a plea bargain
and was put in the Witness Protection Program.
His grandfather was a tough member of Lucky Luciano's crew.