- Joined the United States Army in 1942 and was a veteran in World War II. Was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6922 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, CA on November 12, 2009.
- Law runs in the family: His father was a lawyer. Both of his sons practiced law as well.
- Briefly dated Lana Turner in high school, when she was still known as Judy Turner.
- Appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court in 1959.
- Graduated from the University of Southern California, 1941 (bachelor of philosophy) and 1948 (law degree).
- His son, Fred Wapner, was a prosecutor in California, and later a judge as well.
- Retired after about 20 years from the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
- Has three children and numerous grandchildren.
- He was the son of Fannie (Friedman), a Russian Jewish immigrant, and Max Wapner, a Romanian Jewish immigrant.
- Appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown.
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