Public figure
Joseph Wapner Silver
Television judge, recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Joseph Wapner is a Television judge, recipient of the Purple Heart medal. Born 1919 in Los Angeles.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1919-11-15, Los Angeles
- Died
- 2017-02-26, Los Angeles
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- lawyer, judge
- Also known as
- Judge Wapner, Joseph A. Wapner, Judge Joseph Wapner, Joseph Albert Wapner
Education and professional journey
SilverEducation
- USC Gould School of Law
Awards and recognition
Silver- Bronze Star Medal
- Purple Heart
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable work
- The People's Court
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