Pa Joad — The Grapes of Wrath Character Profile

About Pa Joad

The family father who initially expresses optimism about California opportunities but faces harsh realities from a returning migrant's bitter stories. He leads the family through their journey.

Character Facts

Played by

Russell Simpson

Appears in

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Grapes of Wrath

• Tom Joad (Henry Fonda)
• Ma Joad (Jane Darwell)
• Casy (John Carradine)
• Grandpa Joad (Charley Grapewin)
• Noah (Frank Sully)
• Rosasharn (Dorris Bowdon)
• Caretaker (Grant Mitchell)
• Muley Graves (John Qualen)
• Policeman (Ward Bond)
• Al Joad (O.Z. Whitehead)
• Winfield (Darryl Hickman)
• Wilkie (Charles D. Brown)