Keynote Speaker and Former Underboss, Columbo crime family
Michael Franzese
Keynote Speaker and Former Underboss | Columbo crime family
About Michael
Michael Franzese is an American former mobster who was a caporegime in the Colombo crime family in New York City. He is the son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. Franzese initially enrolled in a pre-med program at Hofstra University but discontinued his studies to support his family following his father's sentencing to 50 years in prison for bank robbery in 1967. During the early 1980s, he was involved in orchestrating a scheme to defraud the federal government of gasoline taxes. By 1986, Fortune Magazine listed him as number 18 on its list of the Fifty Most Wealthy and Powerful Mafia Bosses, noting that at his peak, he purportedly generated up to eight million dollars weekly. He was sentenced to ten years in prison in 1986 on conspiracy charges, served time, and was released in 1989. After being rearrested in 1991 for a parole violation, he was ultimately released in 1994. Following his release, Franzese left the mob, retired to California, and transitioned into roles as a motivational speaker, commentator, and writer. He is known for his insights into organized crime and his experiences within the Colombo family.
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Latest interviews
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Hang Out with Sean Hannity
$8 Million A Week: The Economics of a Mafia "Made Man" | Hang Out with Sean Hannity
May 21, 2026
The Greg Laurie Show
ENCORE | An Interview with Michael Franzese on Redemption, Faith, and Family
Apr 28, 2026
DEAD Talks
Michael Franzese on Death in the Mafia (#253)
Mar 16, 2026
Wine Talks with Paul K.
Building Michael Franzese Wines: Samvel Hakobyan's Immigrant Success Story and Michael Franzese's Transformation
Jan 14, 2026
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello
Criminally Good Business Advice with Ex-Mobster Michael Franzese
Jun 13, 2025
Edutainment Learning
Michael Franzese: Keynote Speaker and Former Underboss
Mar 6, 2025
Club Random with Bill Maher
Michael Franzese | Club Random with Bill Maher
Feb 16, 2025
Club Random with Bill Maher
Michael Franzese | Club Random with Bill Maher
Feb 16, 2025
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Hang Out with Sean Hannity
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The Greg Laurie Show
1 episode
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1
DEAD Talks
1 episode
Shows
1
Wine Talks with Paul K.
1 episode
Shows
1
The Mello Millionaire with Tommy Mello
1 episode
Shows
1
Edutainment Learning
1 episode
Shows
1
Club Random with Bill Maher
1 episode
Shows
1
Club Random with Bill Maher
1 episode
Shows
1
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