Al Capone was a notorious American gangster during the Prohibition era in the 1920s. Born in 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, he became the leader of the Chicago Outfit, a powerful crime syndicate involved in illegal activities such as bootlegging, gambling, and racketeering. Capone was known for his lavish lifestyle and was often portrayed as a Robin Hood figure, despite his violent methods. Capone's criminal activities eventually led to his arrest in 1931 for tax evasion, resulting in an 11-year prison sentence. He was released in 1939 due to health issues, including syphilis. Capone died in 1947, leaving behind a legacy of organized crime in America.