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Joseph Heller (III) (1923–1999)
Joseph Heller was born May 1, 1923, in the Coney Island section of New York City. He is best known for his 1961 novel 'Catch-22', whose title gave the English language a new phrase for a no-win situation. The situation was that of protagonist Yossarian, who claims that he is too crazy to fly any more bombing missions, but is told by the military ...
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Born:in Brooklyn, New York, USADied:(age 76) in East Hampton, New York, USA |
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Writer (9 credits)
Writer (9 credits)
1962
McHale's Navy
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
- PT 73 Where Are You?
(1962)
... (written by - as Joe Heller)
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Actor (1 credit)
Actor (1 credit)
1976
Theatre of the Absurd: Luigi Pirandello, Six Characters in Search of an Author
(Video)
Narrator
Narrator
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Self (5 credits)
Self (5 credits)
1994
Charlie Rose
(TV Series)
Himself - Guest
Himself - Guest
- Episode dated 24 October 1994
(1994)
... Himself - Guest
1986
Late Night with David Letterman
(TV Series)
Himself
Himself
- Episode dated 13 November 1986
(1986)
... Himself
1979-1984
The South Bank Show
(TV Series documentary)
Himself
Himself
- Joseph Heller
(1984)
... Himself
- Lee Remick and Joseph Heller: The Europeans
(1979)
... Himself
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(6/13/71) Stage: "Catch-22" produced at the John Drew Theater in East Hampton, NY. Larry Arrick directed. Its next production and Midwest premiere was by Chicago's Kingston Mines Theatre Company, opening Jan. 7, 1972. Gary Houston directed. Russ Badger played Yossarian, and Jack Wallace played Whitcomb. See more »Alternate Names:
Joe Heller
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Destiny is a good thing to accept when it's going your way. When it isn't, don't call it destiny; call it injustice, treachery, or simple bad luck. See more »Trivia:
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