Carlo Gambino was an influential Italian-American mobster who became the head of the Gambino crime family in New York City. Born on August 24, 1902, in Sicily, Italy, he immigrated to the United States in 1921. Gambino was known for his strategic approach to organized crime, focusing on maintaining a low profile while expanding his family's influence. Under his leadership, the Gambino crime family became one of the most powerful criminal organizations in the United States. Gambino was involved in various illegal activities, including extortion, loan sharking, and racketeering. He passed away on October 15, 1976, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of organized crime.