Frank Lucas Biography
Frank Lucas, immortalized by Denzel Washington in the 2007 acclaimed Ridley Scott film American Gangster, is a man of many contradictions: drug lord and family man, petty criminal and business innovator, mortal enemy and life-long friend. His remarkable rise was echoed by an equally remarkable fall, and today his storied life is as much a cautionary tale as it is a tale of redemption. At the podium, Frank Lucas sheds new light on his now infamous story and inspires audiences to consider the nature of both sin... and salvation.
Frank Lucas arrived in Harlem in 1946 as a 16-year-old teen, eager to make his mark. Within months he was ripping off neighborhood bars, jewelry stores, as well as the local hustlers and gangsters. After apprenticing with legendary Harlem gangster Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson, Lucas set up shop. During the late 60's and 70's, he mapped and exploited a narcotics traffic route from Southeast Asia directly to Harlem, NY. Known particularly for extricating middlemen from the drug trade, Frank Lucas organized the smuggling of heroin from Vietnam via the caskets of slain U.S. servicemen. His operation was dubbed by NY prosecutors as "one of the most outrageous international dope smuggling gangs ever." For Frank Lucas, the sky was the limit, and potential seemed infinite.
Arrested on Jan 28, 1975 for New Jersey state and Federal drug violations, Frank Lucas was convicted and sentenced to 70 years in prison. Thanks to his cooperation with the authorities, he was released after 14 years in prison in 1991, only to find a changed Harlem, decimated, in part, by the deleterious effects of his legacy. Today, Lucas, wheelchair-bound, fully understands the nature of his impact on his beloved NY community. His mission is to amend that legacy. To the youth of the nation, he is now committed committed to show, by example, via his Frank Lucas Foundation and by reaching out to as many people as possible, that redemption is available to all, even to that venerable, retired gangster we all hate to love.
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Frank Lucas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Personal Growth and Motivational.
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Frank Lucas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Personal Growth and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Frank Lucas for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Frank Lucas can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Che "Rhymefest" Smith, Angela Fedrick-Lewis and Ed Sheeran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Frank Lucas for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Frank Lucas to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Frank Lucas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Frank Lucas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Frank Lucas or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Frank Lucas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Frank Lucas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Frank Lucas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Frank Lucas speak about?
Frank Lucas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Personal Growth and Motivational. -
Who is the agent for Frank Lucas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Frank Lucas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Frank Lucas for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Frank Lucas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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