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Bumpy Johnson

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The Resume

    (October 31, 1905-July 7, 1968)
    Born in Charleston, South Carolina
    Died in New York City, New York
    Full name was Ellsworth Raymond Johnson
    Portrayed on film by Clarence Williams III and Laurence Fishburne

Why he might be annoying:

    He had a short stature and even shorter temper.
    He got his nickname due to a large bump on the back of his head.
    He was a bootlegger, drug dealer and numbers runner.
    He acted as lover and chief enforcer to Harlem numbers queenpin Madame Stephanie St. Clair.
    He mentored Frank Lucas.
    During his stint in Alcatraz Prison, he allegedly engineered the 1963 escape of a trio of fellow prisoners whose whereabouts remain unknown as of 2010.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a very bright child, skipping 2 grades in school.
    He became a revered figure in Harlem because he fought against Dutch Schultz, who intimidated black residents, and cutting deals with Lucky Luciano.
    He acted generously towards others in Harlem, donating money and gifts to those in need.
    He rubbed elbows with celebrities such as Lena Horne and Billie Holiday.
    He was always impeccably dressed.
    He was name-checked in a rap by Lupe Fiasco and an episode of The Wire.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 69 Votes: 68.12% Annoying