Joseph Wapner: Judge of The People's Court Dies at 97
February 26, 2017
Joseph Wapner was an American judge and TV personality. Born on November 15, 1919, in San Francisco, he served in the Army in World War II.
He was a California Superior Court judge before presiding over the TV show The People's Court from 1981 to 1993. The show was hugely popular and helped create the court-show genre. He also appeared in commercials.
He earned a Bronze Star in the Pacific. Wapner died at his home in Los Angeles on February 26, 2017, at age 97.
Achievements: Presided over The People's Court (1981-1993).
Birth: November 15, 1919 - San Francisco, California.
Profession: Judge and TV personality.
Interesting Facts: He was awarded a Bronze Star.