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A TRUE CRIME STORY

This is the true life story of Orlando “Ori” Spado who became one of the most respected gangsters in Hollywood. This book follows Ori’s life from New York to Los Angeles where he became a fixer to Hollywood’s elite and became friends and rubbed shoulders with notorious Mob bosses like Meyer Lansky, Frank Costello, John Gotti, Sonny Franzese, Jimmy Caci and more. It’s a fascinating and exciting tale of the underdog persevering thru all of life’s obstacles!

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Testimonials

  • For nearly forty years Orlando “Ori” Spado was a friend and associate of John “Sonny” Franzese, underboss of the Colombo organized crime family. His relationship with Sonny brought him to the attention of the FBI, and eventually led to his being indicted with Sonny on federal RICO charges, and imprisoned. In The Accidental Gangster Ori provides the details of his time in “the life” and his long battle with the FBI—whose overwhelming resources made it a fight that was impossible to win.

    Nicholas "Nick" Pileggi
    Author and Screenwriter of Goodfellas and Casino
  • I have known Ori Spado for close to 40 years in Hollywood; he is a rarity in which he returns every phone call and when he is needed to resolve any issues, he does not hesitate to use his skills and get the job done. He is a true behind the scenes Hollywood legend. This book is a must read of a true gentlemen in Hollywood and his story.

    Jack Gilardi
    Agent at ICM
  • Orlando “Ori” Spado had been a thorn in the side of the Los Angeles field office of the FBI for almost  two decades before they finally took him down.  Accidentally or not, Ori was a quintessential Mob character,  complete with a pinkie ring and a slow, steady deliberate voice whether speaking with friends or foes.  But like so many other “Good Fellas,” he was set up by a friend’s son. You will have to read the book to find out who set him up. Enjoy!
     

    John Connolly
    Author of the NY Times bestselling true crime book, Filthy Rich
  • During the years I was the President of the Queen Mary, Ori Spado provided us with quality entertainment and exhibitions that were very successful.  During that period, I found Ori to be a forthright individual who followed through well and accomplished what he set out to do.  I could always depend on him.  We enjoyed a long professional relationship, which grew into a personal friendship that still exists today!
                                                                                                                        

    Joseph F. Prevratil
    Former President and CEO of The Queen Mary in Long Beach, California
  • Having been around Hollywood for a long time I always heard stories of Ori Spado and now after all these years I, am now friends with him and he is a true legend behind the scenes of Hollywood. This book is a great read and shows some of the things a this Hollywood fixer has done.

    Erik White
    Capital Pacific Group and Pearl Media

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