John Wojtowicz

American bank robber (1945–2006)

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Lived 1945–2006, aged 61United States

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Updated 2026-08-10

John Stanley Joseph Wojtowicz was an American bank robber whose story inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon.

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Momentum5.6

Historical12.8

Source confidence65.0

Completeness55.0

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