Robert Bork was an American judge, government official, and legal scholar who is best known for his role as the U.S. Solicitor General and his controversial Supreme Court nomination. He was born on March 1, 1927, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away on December 19, 2012, in Arlington, Virginia.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Bork was married twice. His first marriage was to Claire Davidson in 1952, and they had three children together. Claire passed away on December 8, 1980. Bork later married Mary Ellen Pohl on October 30, 1982, and they remained together until his death.
Career Highlights
Bork served as a professor of law at Yale University from 1962 to 1973 and again from 1977 to 1981. He became the U.S. Solicitor General from 1973 to 1977 and was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 1982 to 1988. In 1987, he was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan, but the Senate rejected his nomination after a contentious confirmation process.
Death and Legacy
Robert Bork died on December 19, 2012, due to complications from heart disease. His legacy includes being a significant figure in U.S. legal history, especially noted for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and his influential writings on constitutional law. Despite his Supreme Court nomination rejection, Bork’s views continue to shape conservative legal thought.
Filmography
| Role | Title | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | Rienzi | 2002 | TV Movie |
| Self | Wagner: Lohengrin | 2006 | TV Movie |
| Self | Turandot | 2002 | TV Movie |