The Most Famous Bank Robber, Ranked

Choose the bank robber you think is the most famous!

Author: Gregor Krambs
Updated on May 1, 2024 07:03
The fascination with bank robbers in popular culture traces back to their bold heists and notorious reputations. By listing these infamous figures, it allows us to understand who captured the public's attention most and why. Ranking them provides not just a glimpse into a darker part of history but also a lens through which we can examine societal views on crime and celebrity. On this website, users have the opportunity to cast their votes on who they believe deserves the title of the most notorious bank robber. As votes accumulate, live rankings reflect the collective opinion, offering an engaging and interactive way to evaluate these figures. Your participation helps shape this ongoing conversation, emphasizing which stories remain most compelling in public memory.

Who Is the Most Famous Bank Robber?

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    Bonnie and Clyde

    Media and public
    Bonnie and Clyde infamous American bank robbers during the Great Depression era, known for their violent crime spree.
    Bonnie and Clyde is a call sign referring to the notorious criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who were active during the Great Depression. They gained notoriety for their bank robberies, car thefts, and murders.
    • Time period: 1930s
    • Nickname: Bonnie and Clyde
    • Occupation: Outlaws
    • Notable activities: Bank robberies, car thefts, murder
    • Escape methods: Frequent use of stolen cars
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    John Dillinger
    FBI · Public domain
    John Dillinger notorious American bank robber and gangster in the early 1930s, known for his daring escapes from prison.
    John Dillinger in other rankings
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    Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid legendary American outlaws and bank robbers from the late 1800s, whose story has been the basis for multiple movies and TV shows.
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    American outlaw and bank robber in the late 1800s, who became a folk hero and legend in American history.
    Jesse James in other rankings
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    American bank robber in the mid-1900s, known for his polite demeanor and the quote "because that's where the money is" when asked why he robbed banks.
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    American gangster and bank robber who operated in Boston in the mid-1900s, known for his violent crimes and involvement in organized crime.
    James "Whitey" Bulger in other rankings
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    Clyde Barrow
    Dallas (Tex.). Police Dept. · Public domain
    American bank robber and partner of Bonnie Parker, known for his daring escapes and violent crimes.
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    American gangster and bank robber in the early 1900s, known for his violent crimes and use of a machine gun.
    Machine Gun Kelly in other rankings
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    American bank robber and gangster in the early 1900s, known for his violent crimes and involvement with the infamous Dillinger gang.
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    9
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    Pretty Boy Floyd
    Denii pbf · CC BY-SA 3.0
    American bank robber and gangster in the early 1900s, known for his Robin Hood-like reputation and violent crimes.

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This is a community-based ranking of the most famous bank robber. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or robber is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!

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A participant may cast an up or down vote for each robber once every 24 hours. The rank of each robber is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.

More information on most famous bank robber

Bank robbery has been a popular crime for many years and has been glamorized in various movies and TV shows. While there have been numerous bank robbers throughout history, some have become more infamous than others. These robbers often have a certain mystique surrounding them, and their exploits have made them household names. One of the most famous bank robbers of all time is without a doubt, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. This duo terrorized the central United States during the Great Depression, robbing banks and killing anyone who got in their way. Their wild escapades and tragic end have made them a legend in American folklore. Another notorious bank robber was John Dillinger, who operated during the same time period as Bonnie and Clyde. Dillinger’s daring escapes from jail and his charismatic personality made him a media sensation. He was known for his careful planning and precise execution of robberies, which earned him the nickname “Public Enemy No. 1”. Other famous bank robbers include Willie Sutton, who famously said he robbed banks “because that’s where the money is”, and the infamous Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, who robbed banks and trains throughout the American West in the late 1800s. Overall, bank robbery has been a popular crime for many years, and the most famous bank robbers have become legends in their own right. While their actions were criminal, their daring exploits and larger-than-life personalities have made them a part of popular culture.

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