John Wojtowicz
John Wojtowicz was the mastermind behind a notorious bank heist in Brooklyn in 1972, which was later adapted into the acclaimed film 'Dog Day Afternoon'. His life and actions during the robbery, motivated by a desire to finance his partner's gender transition, garnered significant media attention and ultimately led to his incarceration. He became a symbol of LGBTQ+ activism, and his story was later revisited in the documentary 'The Dog'.
Born on Mar 09, 1945 (80 years old)
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John Wojtowicz was the mastermind behind the bank robbery that inspired 'Dog Day Afternoon'.
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