Edward Bunker
Edward Heward Bunker was an American author, screenwriter, and actor known for his crime fiction.
Born in 1933, Bunker had a troubled childhood, spending time in foster homes and institutions.
He began his criminal career at a young age, cycling through convictions, paroles, and escapes for crimes including bank robbery, drug dealing, and armed robbery.
This pattern continued until 1975, when Bunker was released from prison for the last time.
He then abandoned his criminal lifestyle to focus on writing and acting.
Bunker's experiences in the criminal underworld deeply informed his work, lending authenticity to his novels and screenplays.
Despite his rough beginnings, Bunker found success as a writer and actor later in life.
