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Edward Heward Bunker (December 31, 1933 – July 19, 2005) was an American author of crime fiction, a screenwriter, convicted felon and an actor. He wrote numerous books, some of which have been adapted into films.
Edward Bunker (1933-2005) was an American actor and writer who appeared in films like Reservoir Dogs and Runaway Train. He also wrote novels based on his experiences as a criminal, such as No Beast So Fierce and Animal Factory.
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Burbank, California, USA
Jul 27, 2005 · BURBANK, Calif., July 26 - Edward Bunker, a former convict who learned to write in prison before becoming well known as a crime novelist, died here on July 19. He was 71.
Edward Bunker was an actor and writer who had a violent criminal past. He was the inspiration for Jon Voight's character in Heat (1995) and worked with Danny Trejo in several films.
- December 31, 1933
- July 19, 2005
Edward Bunker, the ex-con turned literary icon whose hard-edged crime novels reflected the equally hard edges of a life that included nearly two decades as an inmate in some of the country’s...
Mar 19, 2023 · Learn how Edward Bunker turned his life around from a criminal past to a successful career in literature and film. Discover his novels, movies, and collaborations with Quentin Tarantino.
Jul 27, 2005 · Edward Bunker died Tuesday at age 71 of complications from diabetes. He went to San Quentin prison at age 17 and was their youngest inmate.
