Joseph Heller date of birth:

May 1, 1923

How old was Joseph Heller when died?

76

Where was Joseph Heller born?

Brooklyn, New York City, United States

When did Joseph Heller die?

December 10, 1999

What is Joseph Heller nationality?

American

What is Joseph Heller's occupation?

Novelist, short story writer, playwright, movie script writer

What genre is Joseph Heller's work?

Satire, black comedy

Short Biography

Joseph Heller (May 1, 1923 – December 12, 1999) was an American satirical novelist, short story writer, and playwright. The title of one of his works, Catch-22, entered the English lexicon to refer to a vicious circle wherein an absurd, no-win choice, particularly in situations in which the desired outcome of the choice is an impossibility, and regardless of choice, a same negative outcome is a certainty. Although he is remembered primarily for Catch-22, his other works center on the lives of various members of the middle class and remain examples of modern satire.