Many have played versions of this character over the years, but none have done it as well as this 'Boardwalk Empire' actor.
Boardwalk Empire is stuffed full of fascinating, dangerous, and charismatic characters. They range from notorious real life gangsters to fictional scene stealers . But one character in particular manages to have the perfect blend of the most interesting real-life story and the ability to capture our attention among a room full of eccentric and violent personalities.
Who Was the Real Arnold Rothstein? Arnold Rothstein was a New York mobster who made millions via illegal gambling and bootlegging operations. Rothstein cultivated the reputation of a gambler who was smarter than everyone else, but the reality is that he often fixed card games and horse races to ensure he’d win. No predetermined outcome netted Rothstein more notoriety than the infamous 1919 World Series, otherwise known as the Black Sox Scandal.
Rothstein stands out as one of the most influential figures in the history of organized crime, credited with helping to form crime syndicates and make black market industries run like large corporations. His reputation inspired the creation of two iconic fictional characters, Meyer Wolfsheim in the novel The Great Gatsby and Nathan Detroit in the musical Guys and Dolls.
As characters, Rothstein and Nucky Thompson are a compelling duo. Both are far more intelligent than most of the goons in their orbit. Both carefully plot out business deals, never fully trusting the other but also content to do business with someone who can deliver on promises.
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