Capt. John Yossarian — Catch-22 Character Profile

Capt. John Yossarian - Catch-22

About Capt. John Yossarian

U.S. Army Air Force B-25 bombardier stationed on Pianosa who desperately seeks a way to escape dangerous combat missions after witnessing friends die. Haunted by Snowden's death, he resorts to bizarre behavior like appearing naked at ceremonies and sitting in a tree. Ultimately rejects a corrupt deal for a fake promotion and flees to Sweden.

Capt. John Yossarian — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by
Alan Arkin
Appears in
Catch-22 (1970)
Role
Protagonist

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