Sonny Barger

Ralph Hubert Barger (October 8, 1938 – June 29, 2022), better known as Sonny Barger, was an American outlaw biker, author and actor. He was a founding member of the Oakland, California chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in 1957.^[2] He wrote five books, and appeared on television and movies. He was born in Modesto, California. He played the role of Lenny "The Pimp" Janowitz in the television series Sons of Anarchy.

Sonny Barger
Barger in 2019
Born	Ralph Hubert Barger, Jr.[1] (1938-10-08)October 8, 1938 Modesto, California, U.S.
Died	June 29, 2022(2022-06-29) (aged 83) Livermore, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Outlaw biker, author, actor
Known for	Founding member, Hells Angels Oakland chapter
Spouse	Zorana (2005–2022; his death)
Allegiance	Hells Angels MC (1957–2022)
Conviction(s)	Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute (1973) Conspiracy to transport and receive explosives in interstate commerce with intent to kill and damage buildings (1988)
Criminal penalty	10 years-to-life imprisonment (1973) 4 years imprisonment (1989)
Website	Official website

Barger died on June 29, 2022 in Oakland, California from throat cancer, aged 83.^[3]