Joseph Wambaugh was born on January 22, 1937 in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is known for his work on 黑色弹珠 (1980), 警察故事 (1973) and 沥血金鹰 (1972).
Was an LAPD officer for several years before turning into a novelist. He was still on the force when two of his books, The New Centurions and The Blue Knight, were released He decided to quit the force because too many people recognized him when he was on duty.