Date of Birth: June 29, 1903
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: March 18, 1991
Biography
John D. Voelker, also known by his pen name Robert Traver, was an American author, attorney, and jurist. Born in Ishpeming, Michigan, Voelker is most famous for his novel “Anatomy of a Murder,” which was published in 1958 and later adapted into a critically acclaimed film directed by Otto Preminger. The novel was inspired by a real-life murder case in which Voelker served as the defense attorney. Voelker’s career included serving as a Michigan Supreme Court Justice from 1957 to 1959. Apart from his notable legal career, Voelker was also an avid fisherman, and he wrote extensively about his fishing adventures. His literary works often reflect his deep connection to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and its people.
5 Interesting Facts about John D. Voelker
1. Voelker’s novel “Anatomy of a Murder” was based on a real case he defended in 1952.
2. The film adaptation of “Anatomy of a Murder” was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
3. Voelker wrote several books on fly fishing, including “Trout Madness” and “Trout Magic.”
4. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1928.
5. Voelker was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court but resigned to focus on writing and fishing.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John D. Voelker
1. “The best thing about fishing is that it has no end.”
2. “The true angler is never satisfied with his catch.”
3. “There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot.”
4. “A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers.”
5. “In the end, we are all just stories.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his literary and legal career, John D. Voelker achieved a net worth estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
John D. Voelker had three children: Robert, Daniel, and Elizabeth. He often shared his passion for fishing and the outdoors with them.
Relevant Links
1. [John D. Voelker – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_D._Voelker
2. [Anatomy of a Murder – Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14415.Anatomy_of_a_Murder
4. [Trout Madness – Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Trout-Madness-Robert-Traver/dp/0312030785
5. [Anatomy of a Murder Film – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052561/
