John Wojtowicz

John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz (/vɔɪˈtvɪ/, voy-TOE-vitch; March 9, 1945  January 2, 2006) was an American bank robber whose story inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon.

John Wojtowicz
Wojtowicz during the 1972 bank robbery
Born
John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz

(1945-03-09)March 9, 1945
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2006(2006-01-02) (aged 60)
New York City, U.S.
Spouses
  • Carmen Bifulco
    (m. 1967; div. 1969)
  • (m. 1971)
Children2
Conviction(s)Bank robbery
Criminal penalty20 years imprisonment, served five years.
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