when you think of old Hollywood you might picture glamorous stars like Marilyn Monroe Frank Sinatra
and James Khan but did you know that some of these celebrities had secret connections with
the organized crime underworld that's right some of your favorite icons were allegedly involved
with notorious Mobsters crime bosses and gangsters whether it was for money Fame love or protection
these Stars had ties that could have put them in danger or even cost them their lives in this video
we'll reveal which old Hollywood celebrities had alleged ties to the mafia and what kind
of relationships they had with them facts first presents old Hollywood celebrities who had ties
to the mafia Frank Sinatra Sinatra was one of the most popular and influential singers of
the 20th century but he also had a dark side he was Notorious for his connections to the
mafia which he cultivated since his early days in New York City Sinatra befriended and worked
with some of the most powerful and not to mention notorious mobsters of his time like Sam giancana
Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky the rubber tree plant singer used these gangsters influenced
to boost his career secure lucrative deals and even sway political elections he acted
as a go-between for some of their Shady schemes such as an attempt to assassinate
Fidel Castro Sinatra denied any involvement with the mafia throughout his life but he
couldn't escape the scrutiny of the FBI which kept it close watchful eye on him for decades
Carrie Grant Carrie Grant was one of the most magnetically enchanting and elegant actors of
old Hollywood but he also had a mysterious side that has fascinated fans some people speculate he
may have had connections to the mafia but there is little evidence to support the claim the only
source we've come across that mentions his mob ties is a website that lists old Hollywood celebs
with mob connections but it doesn't provide any details or examples of how Grant was involved so
it's entirely possible Grant's alleged ties to the mafia are nothing more than rumors or gossip
George Raft George Raft was a beloved Hollywood star who played gangsters on screen and had
real-life connections to them off-screen he grew up in Hell's Kitchen a neighborhood in New York
City where he befriended future Mobsters like Bugsy Siegel and Oni Madden he also worked as
an errand boy a fish rapper and an amateur boxer before becoming a dancer at nightclubs owned by
the mafia later he moved to Hollywood where he landed roles in Landmark films like Scarface in
1932 where he played Tony camante's right-hand man guino Ronaldo he became famous for his coin
flipping gesture which he learned from director Howard Hawks raft maintained his friendships with
mob figures throughout his decades spanning career and was often seen with Al Capone
veto Genovese and other big time crime bosses he also allegedly acted as a mediator between rival
gangs and helped some of his friends avoid prosecution his ties to the CD underworld
of organized crime earned him an FBI file and a reputation as a tough guy who lived Dangerously
Wayne Newton Wayne Newton is a legendary singer actor and Entertainer who's been dubbed Mr Las
Vegas for his long-running shows in the city but he also has a controversial history of being
linked to the Mob especially the gambino crime family of New York Newton admitted he was friends
with some reputed Mobsters such as Guido penosi but claimed he was unaware of their criminal
activities and if you're buying that we've got some swamp land in Florida you might be interested
in investing it Newton also denied being a front man or an informant for the mob as some reports
suggested his association with the mafia came under scrutiny when he tried to buy the Aladdin
Hotel and Casino in 1980 which had previous ties to Detroit monsters he faced opposition
from NBC reporter Brian Ross who accused him of having silent Partners in the deal Newton sued
NBC for defamation and won a 19 million dollar verdict but it was later overturned on appeal
James Khan James Khan is a famed actor who played Sonny Corleone in The Godfather but according to
his son Scott James was close friends with Andrew Russo the boss of the Colombo crime family Russo
with Scott's Godfather and a loyal supporter of James throughout his career James even offered
to put up anything of personal value for Russo's bail when he was arrested on racketeering charges
in 2011. James's connection to the mafia may have also gotten him into some serious trouble
according to Radar Online James allegedly hired a mobster named Anthony the animal fiato to beat up
Joe Pesci after Pesci refused to pay an eight thousand dollar hotel bill in Miami in 1982.
fiato claimed he and his brother confronted Pesci at a restaurant and threatened him with
violence if he didn't pay up Pesci reportedly paid the bill and apologized to James later
Marilyn Monroe the OG blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe was one of the most beautiful and beloved
actresses of all time but her life was full of secrets scandals and tragedies one of the most
enduring Mysteries is how she died and whether she had ties to the mafia some people believe Monroe
was murdered by the mafia as a way of getting back at her lover Bobby Kennedy who was cracking down
on organized crime as the U.S attorney general they claimed that Mafia bosses Jimmy Hoffa and
Sam giancana hired assassins to kill Monroe by giving her an enema with deadly drugs this would
explain why no pills were found in her stomach despite having lethal doses of barbiturates in
her blood furthermore it's been suggested that Monroe was involved in a struggle before her
death as evidenced by bruises on her body others think Monroe's death was a suicide or an accident
but that she may have had some connections to the mafia through her affairs with powerful men
it's widely rumored that Monroe had relationships with both John F Kennedy and his brother Bobby who
were both targets of the mafia she may have also been involved with the mob through Frank Sinatra
who had links to Mobsters like giancana some even speculate Monroe was a spy for the FBI or the CIA
and that she had access to sensitive information that could have put her in danger Bing Crosby
much like Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby was a crooner who Charmed millions of listeners with his smooth
voice and wholesome image he was also a prolific movie star who won an Oscar for his role in going
my way and teamed up with Bob Hope for the popular Road 2 Series but behind the friendly
smile and cozy sweaters Crosby was yet another old Hollywood star with a disturbing dark side
that involved gambling drinking and mingling with the mafia his addiction to gambling started when
he was a teen frequenting illegal dens where he rubbed shoulders with notorious gangsters like
Jack machine gun magern and Bugsy Siegel he owned thousands of dollars to the criminal underworld
and received death threats when he couldn't pay up he reportedly even had to ask friends including
Frank Sinatra to help him get out of trouble Crosby's love of golf also brought him into
contact with some shady characters he was friends with Jimmy Hoffa the union leader who had ties to
the Mob and mysteriously disappeared in 1975. he also played golf with samjian Kana the Chicago
mafia boss who allegedly had affairs with Marilyn Monroe and Judith Campbell exner both of whom
were also linked to John F Kennedy Lana Turner this beautiful Starlet was a glamorous actress
who starred in many noir films and melodramas in the 40s and 50s Turner was also known for
her tumultuous love life which included eight marriages and several Affairs one of her most
notorious relationships was with Johnny stampinato a bodyguard and enforcer for
notorious Mafia gangster Mickey Cohen stompanato met Turner in 1957 and pursued her relentlessly
even though she was married to her fourth husband at the time stampinato used the Alias John Steele
to impress her but she soon learned about his true identity and criminal background
stompanata was reportedly abusive and possessive of Turner often threatening her with violence if
she tried to leave him or work with other men he also extorted money from her and interfered
with her career Turner's relationship with stampinato came to a tragic end on April 4th
1958 when he was stabbed to death by Turner's 14 year old daughter Cheryl crane at their home in
Beverly Hills crane claimed she acted in self defense when she saw stompanado attacking her
mother during an argument a Coroner's inquest ruled that the killing was justifiable homicide
and crane was cleared of all charges now it's time to hear from you were you surprised to
hear about any of these Stars being linked with the mob let us know in the comments section below