Joseph Wapner

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

Summary

Joseph Wapner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Los Angeles[2]. He was born on November 15, 1919[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on February 26, 2017[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Wapner was born in Los Angeles[2].
  • Joseph Wapner passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Joseph Wapner was born on November 15, 1919[3].
  • Joseph Wapner was born on 1919[9].
  • Joseph Wapner died on February 26, 2017[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[10].
  • Joseph Wapner held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Joseph Wapner worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Joseph Wapner worked as a judge[7].
  • Joseph Wapner's education included a stint at USC Gould School of Law[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Wapner is The People's Court[13].
  • Joseph Wapner received the Bronze Star Medal[14].
  • Joseph Wapner received the Purple Heart[15].
  • Joseph Wapner received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].
  • Joseph Wapner is recorded as male[17].
  • Joseph Wapner's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was respiratory failure[19].
  • Joseph Wapner was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Joseph Wapner's family name is recorded as Wapner[21].
  • Joseph Wapner's given name is recorded as Joseph[22].
  • Joseph Wapner's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Joseph Wapner's start of work period is recorded as 1959[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Wapner was born in Los Angeles[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 15, 1919[3] and 1919[9].

Education

Joseph Wapner's education included a stint at USC Gould School of Law[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and judge[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Wapner is The People's Court[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[14], a courage award[25], in United States[26], founded in 1944[27]; Purple Heart[15], a medallion[28], in United States[29], founded in 1932[30]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], a commemorative plaque[31], in United States[32].

Death and Burial

Joseph Wapner died on February 26, 2017[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was respiratory failure[19]. Burial took place at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Wapner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (613 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]

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 lawyer[6] and judge[7].

Where did Joseph Wapner go to school?

Joseph Wapner was educated at USC Gould School of Law[12].

What awards did Joseph Wapner receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[14], Purple Heart[15], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 5w 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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