Joseph Wapner

Television judge, recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Person human Q6287775
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Summary

Joseph Wapner was born on November 15, 1919[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on February 26, 2017[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], and television staff[7].

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1919[8]
  • Place of burial: Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Educated at: USC Gould School of Law[11]
  • Notable work: The People's Court[12]
  • Award received: Bronze Star Medal[13], Purple Heart[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Cause of death: respiratory failure[17]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[18]
  • Family name: Wapner[19]
  • Given name: Joseph[20]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[21]
  • Start of work period: 1959[22]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Wapner born?

Joseph Wapner was born in Los Angeles[2].

Where did Joseph Wapner die?

Joseph Wapner passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Joseph Wapner do for work?

Joseph Wapner worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], and television staff[7].

Where did Joseph Wapner go to school?

Joseph Wapner was educated at USC Gould School of Law[11].

What awards did Joseph Wapner receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[13], Purple Heart[14], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

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  1. 8w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Tv maze person id → 105187
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  2. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Los Angeles
    Kinobox person id → 1195679
    Gnd id → 1284074277
    Cause of death → respiratory failure
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