John Factor
John Factor | |
|---|---|
Factor in 1936 | |
| Born | Iakov Faktorowicz October 8, 1892 |
| Died | January 22, 1984 (aged 91) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Jake the Barber |
| Occupation(s) | Stock investor, casino operator, real estate investor, philanthropist |
| Spouse | Rella |
| Relatives | Max Factor Sr. (half-brother) |
| Convictions | Stock fraud (United Kingdom); Mail fraud (U.S.) |
| Criminal penalty | 10 years in federal prison (U.S.) |
John Factor (October 8, 1892 – January 22, 1984), born Iakov Faktorowicz and widely known as Jake "The Barber" Factor, was a Prohibition-era gangster and con artist affiliated with the Chicago Outfit.