Whitey Bulger
Was he at least considered for the lead role? He wouldn't even have to act!
shareI think he was already a character as "The Man" even though the man was mentioned as being "up" in New Hampshire.
shareLongtime real-life New England mob boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca was known as "The Man." His son, Raymond Jr., was known as "Rubber Lips."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarca_crime_family