Wyatt Earp was an American public servant born on March 19, 1848. He is best known as a lawman and gambler in the American West, particularly for his role in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona. Earp's life has been the subject of numerous films and books, depicting his adventures and contributions to law enforcement. He is remembered as a legendary figure in American history, symbolizing the Wild West era.