John W. Burns, Jr. — The Couch Trip Character Profile

About John W. Burns, Jr.

Impersonates a psychiatrist to escape prison, temporarily replaces Dr. George Maitlin on a radio show, and gains unexpected popularity with his blunt, unorthodox advice while navigating relationships with Laura Rollins and Donald Becker.

John W. Burns, Jr. — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Dan Aykroyd

Appears in

The Couch Trip (1988)

Role

Protagonist

More characters from The Couch Trip

• Donald Becker (Walter Matthau)
• George Matlin (Charles Grodin)
• Harvey Michaels (Richard Romanus)
• Vera Maitlin (Mary Gross)
• Laura Rollins (Donna Dixon)
• Watkins (Mickey Jones)
• Lawrence Baird (David Clennon)
• Perry Kovin (Arye Gross)
• Robin (Victoria Jackson)
• Lopez (Michael DeLorenzo)
• Unger (J.E. Freeman)
• Dr. Smet (David Wohl)