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The oldest son of Harlem superintendents, Randy served as both a Paratrooper and as a Green Beret in Korea. His military accolades include three Bronze Stars and the prestigious Purple Heart. His Army helmet is on display at West Point.
As a detective, Randy worked the streets of Harlem for 16 years, during which time the murder of Police Officer Philip Cardillo became the catalyst for one of the largest scandals in the history of the NYPD.
Randy has appeared in or produced over 50 films and television shows. In his book ‘Circle of Six’, Randy lifts the curtain and sheds light on some of the darkest days of the NYPD.
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HARLEM
It was once said there were only three ways to leave Harlem – You could sing and dance your way out like Sammy Davis Jr., get carried out in a pine casket, or join the military. Despite seeing many not return from WW2 as a child, Randy dons the fatigues and leaves behind childhood friends like George Carlin to fight for his country.
HOMICIDE
Prior to his 4 years in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office pursuing cop-killers, Jurgensen worked the mean streets of Harlem, a time in which the murder of Police Officer Phillip Cardillo become the catalyst for one of the largest scandals in the history of the NYPD.
HOLLYWOOD
Jurgensen has appeared in or produced over 50 films and television shows. He was affectionately referred to as the most hated man in Hollywood for his role in the Godfather as “the man who shot Sonny Corleone.” In his book ‘Circle of Six’, Randy lifts the curtain and sheds light on some of the darkest days of the NYPD.
