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On June 19, 1954, Lou Pearlman was born.
Lou Pearlman
2007 arrest mugshot
Born: Louis Jay Pearlman; June 19, 1954; Queens, New York, U.S.
Died: August 19, 2016 (aged 62); FCI Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Resting place: New Montefiore Cemetery
Other names: Big Poppa; A Incognito Johnson
Alma mater: Queens College
Louis Jay Pearlman (June 19, 1954 – August 19, 2016) was an American talent manager and scam artist. He was the person behind many successful 1990s boy bands, having formed and funded the Backstreet Boys. After their massive success, he then developed NSYNC.
In 2006, he was accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in United States history, leaving more than $300 million in debts. After attempting to evade capture, Pearlman was apprehended in Bali, Indonesia in June 2007. He pled guilty to conspiracy, money laundering, and making false statements during bankruptcy proceedings. In 2008, Pearlman was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He died in federal custody in 2016.
Early life
Lou Pearlman was born and raised in New York City, New York, the only child of Jewish parents Hy Pearlman, who ran a dry cleaning business, and Reenie Pearlman, a school lunchroom aide.
He was a first cousin of the musician Art Garfunkel.
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2007 arrest mugshot
Born: Louis Jay Pearlman; June 19, 1954; Queens, New York, U.S.
Died: August 19, 2016 (aged 62); FCI Miami, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Resting place: New Montefiore Cemetery
Other names: Big Poppa; A Incognito Johnson
Alma mater: Queens College
Louis Jay Pearlman (June 19, 1954 – August 19, 2016) was an American talent manager and scam artist. He was the person behind many successful 1990s boy bands, having formed and funded the Backstreet Boys. After their massive success, he then developed NSYNC.
In 2006, he was accused of running one of the largest and longest-running Ponzi schemes in United States history, leaving more than $300 million in debts. After attempting to evade capture, Pearlman was apprehended in Bali, Indonesia in June 2007. He pled guilty to conspiracy, money laundering, and making false statements during bankruptcy proceedings. In 2008, Pearlman was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He died in federal custody in 2016.
Early life
Lou Pearlman was born and raised in New York City, New York, the only child of Jewish parents Hy Pearlman, who ran a dry cleaning business, and Reenie Pearlman, a school lunchroom aide.
He was a first cousin of the musician Art Garfunkel.
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Wed Jun 19, 2024: On this day, June 19, 1954, Lou Pearlman was born.