Ever wondered how a man synonymous with ruthless power and criminal enterprise ended up with a nickname that hinted at vulnerability? Al Capone's "Scarface" moniker wasn't just a catchy label; it was a brand he both cultivated and desperately tried to erase.

The irony wasn't lost on those who knew him: the man who instilled fear in a nation, who controlled vast criminal empires, was deeply insecure about a physical flaw. The scars that etched themselves onto Al Capone's face weren't just superficial marks; they were a constant reminder of a past he couldn't entirely bury. They were a brand, etched into his very skin. The story of how he acquired those scars is a window into a younger, more vulnerable Capone, a man still finding his way in the brutal world he would come to dominate.

Al Capone: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name	Alphonse Gabriel Capone
Nickname	Scarface, Big Al
Date of Birth	January 17, 1899
Place of Birth	Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Date of Death	January 25, 1947
Place of Death	Palm Island, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Cause of Death	Cardiac arrest following a stroke
Nationality	American
Parents	Gabriele Capone, Teresina Raiola
Spouse	Mae Josephine Coughlin (m. 1918)
Children	Albert Francis "Sonny" Capone
Height	5 feet, 10 inches
Weight	255 lbs (at the time of his 1930 arrest)
Early Career	Worked as a candy store clerk and pinboy in a bowling alley. Joined the Five Points Gang in his youth. Worked as a bartender and bouncer at the Harvard Inn, owned by Frankie Yale.
Mentor	Frankie Yale
Criminal Career	Rose through the ranks of organized crime in Chicago during the Prohibition era. Led the Chicago Outfit, a powerful Italian-American Mafia organization. Involved in bootlegging, racketeering, and violence.
Defining Characteristic	Scars on the left side of his face, earning him the nickname "Scarface."
Later Years	Convicted of tax evasion in 1931. Served time in federal prison, including Alcatraz. Suffered from neurosyphilis in his later years, which significantly impacted his mental and physical health.
Reference	Biography.com - Al Capone