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Was Meyer Lansky ever famous in popular culture during his lifetime?

  • Yes, in books and films

  • No, he lived in relative anonymity

  • Yes, but only in musical circles

  • No, but his name was used in video games

Answer

Meyer Lansky was famous in popular culture during his lifetime, most notably in books and films. For example, he was the subject of the 1974 book "The Last Gangster" by Robert Lacey and the 1999 film "Lansky" starring Robert De Niro. Lansky's life and career have also been the subject of numerous other books and films, as well as television documentaries and miniseries.
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