Edward Bunker
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About
An American criminal-turned-crime writer, he is best known for his screenplays for Straight Time (1978), Runaway Train (1985), and Animal Factory (2000). Following his 1975 release from prison, he pursued careers in both writing and acting.
Before Fame
A career criminal, he was convicted of numerous crimes, including armed robbery, drug dealing, and forgery.
Trivia
At age seventeen, he was the youngest inmate in San Quentin State Prison.
Family Life
He and his wife Jennifer had a son named Brendan.
Associated With
He was a close friend of Danny Trejo.
