Mark Moran (criminal)

Mark Anthony John Moran was an Australian organized crime figure of the Moran family from Melbourne, Victoria, notable for its involvement in the illegal drug trade and the Melbourne gangland killings. Moran, aged 35, was shot dead outside his Aberfeldie home, allegedly by Carl Williams, just after 8 pm on 15 June 2000.

Personal life

Mark Moran was the son of Judy Moran and Leslie John "Johnny" Cole, who was shot dead in Sydney on 10 November 1982 during drug-related gangland wars while working for crime boss Frederick "Paddles" Anderson. His stepfather was criminal Lewis Moran and his half-brother was drug trafficker Jason Moran, both of whom were also murdered.

In popular culture

In the local Australian TV drama series Underbelly Mark Moran was played by actor Callan Mulvey.