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George Raft epitomized the Hollywood tough guy, yet he had his own connections to organized crime. Before becoming a star, he was a street kid and later a chauffeur for mobsters, including infamous gangster Onie Madden. Raft’s real-life experiences provided an authenticity to his roles, making him the quintessential mob figure on screen. Even as Hollywood beckoned, the shadow of his criminal ties followed him, leading to denied entry to the UK due to his associations, demonstrating how the lines between his life and his roles were intricately woven.