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James Joseph "Whitey" Bulger Jr. (3 September 1929 - 30 October 2018) was an American crime boss who ran the Irish mob in Boston, Massachusetts. Bulger simultaneously served as an informant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and was tipped off by his handler prior to being indicted. Bulger spent 16 years on the run and earned a spot on the "Ten Most Wanted" list, below Osama bin Laden. Bulger was captured and convicted in 2013. In October 2018, Bulger was found murdered in prison.[1]

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Appearances[]

Variants[]

The following list is of explicit appearances of Whitey Bulger.

Year Name Appearance Notes
2015 James Bulger
  • Black Mass
  • Portrayed by Johnny Depp.[2][3] Despite having enjoyed the actor's performance as John Dillinger,[4] Bulger refused a requested audience with Depp, and refused to see the film.[5] Bulger's lawyer compared Depp's acting to his performance as the Mad Hatter.[6] While victims of Bulger initially criticised the actor for humanising him in the eyes of the public,[7] family members of the victims felt Depp had brought the man to life on screen.[6] After the film came out, Bulger expressed regret in a letter for not having spoken with Depp.[4]

Parodies[]

The following list is of parodies of Whitey Bulger, which may or may not be readily apparent.

Year Name Appearance Notes
2006 Frank Costello
  • The Departed
  • Portrayed by Jack Nicholson.[8][9]
  • While on the lam, Bulger risked exposure to see the film. Bulger was spotted by a sheriff's deputy who noticed him shaking his head in disgust at the film.[4]

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  1. ↑ Boston gangster turned FBI informant Whitey Bulger killed in prison - 30 October 2018 - CBC News - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  2. ↑ Black Mass - IMDB - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  3. ↑ Johnny Depp - IMDB - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Whitey Bulger Disliked Johnny Depp's Portrayal of Him in 'Black Mass' - Chris Gardner - 19 June 2020 - The Hollywood Reporter - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  5. ↑ Johnny Depp’s Black Mass Reviewed by Whitey Bulger’s Camp - Julie Miller - 18 September 2015 - Vanity Fair - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Here's how much gangster Whitey Bulger hated Johnny Depp's portrayal in 'Black Mass' - Bryan Alexander - 30 October 2018 - USA Today - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  7. ↑ Whitey Bulger victims angered by Johnny Depp's comments at Black Mass premiere - Ben Child - 18 September 2018 - The Guardian - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  8. ↑ The Departed - IMDB - Retrieved 21 April 2021
  9. ↑ Jack Nicholson - IMDB - Retrieved 21 April 2021
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