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. 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".