Frank Abagnale Jr., the con artist whose life inspired the movie, was born.
Frank Abagnale Jr. starts his fraudulent activities including impersonating a pilot and check fraud.
Frank Abagnale Jr. was arrested in France, marking the beginning of the end of his criminal career.
Frank Abagnale Jr. was sentenced to prison in the United States after extradition.
After serving part of his sentence, Frank Abagnale Jr. began working with the FBI to help combat fraud.
The movie inspired by Frank Abagnale Jr.'s life was released, bringing his story to a wide audience.
After his parents' divorce, 16-year-old Frank runs away from home, beginning his life as a con artist.
Frank forges a pilot's license and bonafide pilot ID to fly free on Pan Am flights around the world.
Frank creates and cashes fake payroll checks to support his extravagant lifestyle.
Frank successfully assumes the identity of a chief resident pediatrician for several months.
Frank passes the Louisiana state bar exam and works for the district attorney's office.
FBI agent Carl Hanratty starts investigating and tracking Frank's criminal activities.
Frank is captured by French authorities and held in custody before extradition.
Frank cleverly escapes jail in Bordeaux, France and flees back to the United States.
Frank is finally arrested by Carl Hanratty and imprisoned in the United States.
Facing prison time, Frank agrees to help the FBI by advising on fraud prevention.
