- Born
- Birth nameJoseph Aloysius Wambaugh Jr.
- Nickname
- Joe
- Joseph Wambaugh was born on January 22, 1937 in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for The Black Marble (1980), Police Story (1973) and The New Centurions (1972). He has been married to Lawana Dee Allsup since November 26, 1955. They have three children.
- SpouseLawana Dee Allsup(November 26, 1955 - present) (3 children)
- Joseph Wambaugh was an LAPD officer for several years before turning into a novelist. He was still on the LAPD when two of his books, 'The New Centurions' and 'The Blue Knight', were published. He decided to quit the force because too many people recognized him while he was on duty.
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