Was Valentin Narcisse real?

Valentin Narcisse is a fictional character from the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire, portrayed by Jeffrey Wright. He is a prominent and highly educated underworld figure based in Harlem, New York and a Black nationalist orator, active in Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association.

Who was chalky white character based on?

Chalky White: Many of Boardwalk Empire’s characters are based (at least partially) on real-life people, and Chalky White is one of them. Except unlike Nucky Thompson (who is the televised version of Nucky Johnson), Chalky was based on Chalky Wright, who was a boxer, not a gangster.

How did Dr Narcisse get his scars?

Some time after his arrival to the city in 1898, Dr. Valentin Narcisse came to Daughter’s mother’s place and she threw lye over his chest, chemically scarring him. Narcisse reacted by strangling Daughter’s mother to death, after which he found Daughter in the closet (“William Wilson”).

Who killed Dr Valentin Narcisse?

Narcisse stumbled and fell in front of the gate, and Guido Fortunato shot Narcisse in the head, executing him.

Which characters on Boardwalk Empire are real?

Behind the Scenes: 9 Infamous Mobsters of the Real Boardwalk Empire

  • Arnold Rothstein. bullets © Scanrail/Fotolia.
  • Joe Masseria. blood © iStockphoto/Thinkstock.
  • Casper Holstein. money © Irochka.
  • Al Capone. Al Capone.
  • Bugsy Siegel. casino sign © MedioImages/Getty Images.
  • Johnny Torrio. Prohibition.
  • Lucky Luciano.
  • Nucky Johnson.

Was Albert Chalky White a real person?

Chalky White was one of the more popular characters in Boardwalk Empire who unfortunately met his demise at the hands of Valentin Narcisse. White’s character was based on the real-life Albert “Chalky” Wright. He was a world champion boxer who fought professionally from 1928 to 1948, amassing 158 wins with 43 losses.

Was Will Thompson a real person?

William “Willie” Thompson (1909-) was an Assistant US Attorney from New York City, the son of Atlantic County sheriff Eli Thompson, and the nephew of political boss Enoch Thompson.

What happened chalky white?

Williams, who also played Chalky White in “Boardwalk Empire,” was found dead at about 2 p.m. EDT, Variety reported, citing the New York City Police Department. His death was being investigated as a possible drug overdose, according to the NYPD.

Was there a Chalky White?

The real Chalky White was a Mexican-born boxer who served as a bodyguard to actress Mae West. West backed White’s career as a boxer, and he became a flyweight champion in the ’40s. There have been rumors that White and West were lovers, a claim echoed by West’s ex-husband in a divorce filing.