Changes: Benjamin Siegel

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Benjamin "Benny" Siegel (played by Michael Zegen) is a career criminal and hit-man based out of New York City. He works at the card game run by Meyer Lansky and Charlie Luciano. His strange behavior, exhibited on the show, earn him the nickname "Bugsy" for being crazier than a bed bug. He is based on the historical figure of the same name.

Biography

Season 3

Meyer Lansky and Charlie Luciano develop a burgeoning heroin distribution business, run from a New York card room. They prepare Siegel for a delivery in Harlem, hiding the narcotics in the lining of his coat and hat. Luciano is clear that Siegel should walk away from the deal if anything seems untoward but Siegel is quick to demonstrate that he has a gun ready. Luciano is annoyed at having to pay Masseria a percentage of their profits from this new venture but Lansky rationalizes that it is temporary. He argues that they should approach Masseria to appear like gentlemen.

Masseria is already aware of their operation and has a pair of his men assault Siegel as he leaves on his next delivery. They strike in sight of Luciano's headquarters, grabbing Siegel before he can shoot at them and announcing their allegiance. Lansky intervenes, shooting one of the thugs in the head. The other strongarm clings to the door of his getaway car as the driver pulls away. Siegel chases after the vehicle with no regard for his own safety. He runs down the street shooting at Masseria's man and vowing to kill him. ("Bone for Tuna")

Benny argues that his actions mean that he should be included more. Lansky says that is something they will consider but asks Benny to leave while they discuss negotiating with Masseria. ("Blue Bell Boy")

Season 5

By 1931, Benny has become a respected and trusted affiliate of Lucky Luciano and is a part his inner circle. He attends meeting with Charlie and even discusses future plans with the rest of the gang.

One of his bigger assignments was to (along with Tonino) assassinate Joe Masseria to end the ongoing conflict with Salvatore Maranzano known as the Castellammarese War.

Relationships

Personal Life

Esther Siegel: Wife
Talia Bindleman: Lover
Millicent Siegel: Daughter (mentioned)

Business

Charles Luciano: Friends Since Childhood
Meyer Lansky: Friends Since Childhood
Pinky Rabinowitz: Associate
Arnold Rothstein: Gambler, bootlegger, New York boss (deceased)

Victims

Rosetti guard 1: Shot to get to Rosetti
Rosetti guard 2: Shot in the attempt on Gyp Rosetti
Roberta: Shot in the attempt on Gyp Rosetti
Paperboy: Shot in the face
Joe Masseria: Shot multiple times
Shoots and kills an unknown number of Valentin Narcisse's prostitutes.
Sean: Shot in the face during his kidnapping

Quotes

"Why's every dago gotta be dumb as fuck?!" ("Ourselves Alone")
(About Joe Masseria) "Mustache Pete fat ass. Thinks he owns the Lower East Side." ("Ourselves Alone")
"You're dead, you hear me you're dead! I'll fucking kill you, I'll fucking kill you!" ("Bone for Tuna")
"You posing for animal crackers?!" ("The Good Listener")
"There is a pet I like to pet, and in the evening we get wet, I stroke it every chance I get, IT'S MY GIRL'S PUSSY!" ("Friendless Child")
"We'll bary you! You're whole fucking family!" ("Friendless Child")
"Just fucking kill him! Kill him, kill the kid, kill them all! Grab it anyway." ("Friendless Child")
"All over New York, running his fucking mouth!" ("Eldorado")
"Whoever don't, get's popped!" ("Eldorado")
"I'm not, it's just dead weight. All about moving forward, ain't it?" ("Eldorado")

Appearances

Season two appearances
21	Ourselves Alone	A Dangerous Maid	What Does the Bee Do?
Gimcrack & Bunkum	The Age of Reason	Peg of Old	Two Boats and a Lifeguard
Battle of the Century	Georgia Peaches	Under God's Power She Flourishes	To the Lost

Season three appearances
"Resolution"	"Spaghetti and Coffee"	"Bone for Tuna"	"Blue Bell Boy"
"You'd Be Surprised"	"Ging Gang Goolie"	"Sunday Best"	"The Pony"
"The Milkmaid's Lot"	"A Man, A Plan..."	"Two Imposters"	"Margate Sands"

Season five appearances
Golden Days for Boys and Girls	The Good Listener	What Jesus Said	Cuanto
King of Norway	Devil You Know	Friendless Child	Eldorado

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 One of his bigger assignments was to (along with [[Tonino Sandrelli|Tonino]]) assassinate [[Joe Masseria]] to end the ongoing conflict with [[Salvatore Maranzano]] known as the [[Castellammarese War]].
-Relationships
 ==Relationships==
 '''Personal Life'''
 *Esther Siegel: Wife
 *Talia Bindleman: Lover
+*Millicent Siegel: Daughter (mentioned)
 '''Business'''
-*[[Charlie Luciano|Charles Luciano]]: "Friends Since Childhood"
+*[[Charlie Luciano|Charles Luciano]]: Friends Since Childhood
-*[[Meyer Lansky]]: "Friends Since Childhood"
+*[[Meyer Lansky]]: Friends Since Childhood
 *[http://boardwalkempire.wikia.com/wiki/Pinky_Rabinowitz?veaction=edit&redlink=1 Pinky Rabinowitz]: Associate
 *[[Arnold Rothstein]]: Gambler, bootlegger, New York boss (deceased)
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 ==Quotes==
-*''"Why's every dago gotta be dumb as fuck?!" ''([[Ourselves Alone]])
+*''"Why's every dago gotta be dumb as fuck?!" ''("[[Ourselves Alone]]")
-*(About Joe Masseria) ''"Mustache Pete fat ass. Thinks he owns the Lower East Side." ''(Ourselves Alone)
+*(About Joe Masseria) ''"Mustache Pete fat ass. Thinks he owns the Lower East Side." ''("[[Ourselves Alone]]")
 *''"You're dead, you hear me you're dead! I'll fucking kill you, I'll fucking kill you!"'' ("[[Bone for Tuna]]")
+*"You posing for animal crackers?!" ("[[The Good Listener]]")
-* "There is a pet I like to pet, and in the evening we get wet, I stroke it every chance I get, IT'S MY GIRL'S PUSSY!!!
+* ''"There is a pet I like to pet, and in the evening we get wet, I stroke it every chance I get, IT'S MY GIRL'S PUSSY!" ''("[[Friendless Child]]")
+* "We'll bary you! You're whole fucking family!" ("[[Friendless Child]]")
+* "Just fucking kill him! Kill him, kill the kid, kill them all! Grab it anyway." ("[[Friendless Child]]")
+* "All over New York, running his fucking mouth!" ("[[Eldorado]]")
+*"Whoever don't, get's popped!" ("[[Eldorado]]")
+*"I'm not, it's just dead weight. All about moving forward, ain't it?" ("[[Eldorado]]")
 ==Appearances==
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