Joseph Wambaugh

Joseph Wambaugh

Deceased · Born: Jan 22, 1937 · Died: Feb 28, 2025

Personal Details

BornJan 22, 1937 East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Anne Margaret Malloy
  • Joseph Aloysius Wambaugh Sr.

Biography

Joseph Wambaugh, a renowned writer and producer, entered this world on January 22, 1937, in the city of East Pittsburgh, located in the state of Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, with notable works such as the 1980 film "The Black Marble", the 1973 television series "Police Story", and the 1972 film "The New Centurions".

Joseph Wambaugh was a devoted husband to Lawana Dee Allsup, sharing a life filled with love and companionship.

Sadly, his life came to a close on February 28, 2025, in the picturesque city of Rancho Mirage, located in the state of California, United States of America.

Career

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1974
Police Story
Police Story as Truxton
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2016
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1992
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1993
{"id":61503,"title":"Echoes in the Darkness","year":"1987","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/echoes-in-the-darkness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61503.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":62748,"title":"The Glitter Dome","year":"1984","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-glitter-dome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62748.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
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1980
The Black Marble
The Black Marble as Novel, Screenplay
{"id":7115,"title":"The Onion Field","year":"1979","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-onion-field","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d4j2nt766bg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2d4j2nt766bg.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
The Onion Field
The Onion Field as Screenplay
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1977
The Choirboys
The Choirboys as Screenplay
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1973
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1972
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1975
Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester as Creator
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1973
Police Story
Police Story as Creator