
George Kelly Barnes
George Kelly Barnes, better known as 'Machine Gun Kelly,' was an American gangster who gained notoriety during the Prohibition era for his involvement in bank robberies and kidnappings. He was named for his preferred weapon, the Thompson submachine gun. Kelly's criminal exploits led to his capture and subsequent imprisonment at Alcatraz, where he became infamous for his violent lifestyle and connections to organized crime.
Born on Jul 18, 1900 (124 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
George Kelly Barnes, known as 'Machine Gun Kelly', was a gangster who passed through the cells of Alcatraz.
5