Joseph Wambaugh
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Summary
Joseph Wambaugh was born on January 22, 1937[1], in Pittsburgh[2]. He died on February 28, 2025[3], in Rancho Mirage[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and police officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,552 views/month, #7,082 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Field of work: creative and professional writing[13]
- Educated at: California State University, Los Angeles[14], Chaffey College[15]
- Notable work: Echoes in the Darkness[16]
- Award received: Edgar Awards[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: thriller[19]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[20]
- Commons category: Joseph Wambaugh[21]
- Cause of death: esophageal cancer[22]
- Family name: Wambaugh[23]
- Given name: Joseph[24], Aloysius[25]
- Official website: http://josephwambaugh.net/[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh Jr.[29]
- Name in native language: Joseph Wambaugh[30]
- Number of children: 3[31]
- Start of work period: 1971[32]
- End of work period: 2012[33]
Why It Matters
Joseph Wambaugh has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Wambaugh born?
Joseph Wambaugh was born in Pittsburgh[2].
Where did Joseph Wambaugh die?
Joseph Wambaugh passed away in Rancho Mirage[4].
What did Joseph Wambaugh do for work?
Joseph Wambaugh worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], screenwriter[7], actor[8], and police officer[9].
Where did Joseph Wambaugh go to school?
Joseph Wambaugh was educated at California State University, Los Angeles[14] and Chaffey College[15].
What awards did Joseph Wambaugh receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[17].