Hyman Roth
Hyman Roth (born Hyman Suchowsky) is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1974 film The Godfather Part II. He is also a minor character in the 2004 novel The Godfather Returns. Roth is a Jewish mobster, investor and a business partner of Vito Corleone, and later his son Michael Corleone. He is based on notorious mobster and gambling kingpin Meyer Lansky. It was Al Pacino who suggested Lee Strasberg, his former acting teacher, for the role.
| Hyman Roth | |
|---|---|
Lee Strasberg portraying Hyman Roth | |
| First appearance | The Godfather Part II |
| Last appearance | The Godfather II (video game) |
| Created by | Mario Puzo |
| Portrayed by | Lee Strasberg |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | "Johnny Lips" |
| Occupation | Mob boss, casino-owner, financier, rum runner (formerly) |
| Spouse |
Marcia Roth (m. 1950) |
| Relatives | Sam Roth (brother) |
| Religion | Judaism |
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