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John O'Brien (May 21, 1960 – April 10, 1994) was an American author. His first novel, Leaving Las Vegas, was published in 1990 by Watermark Press and made into a film of the same name in 1995. Life and career. O'Brien was born in Oxford, Ohio, where his parents, Bill and Judy O'Brien, were both students at Miami University. [1] .
Esquire talks to Erin O'Brien, sister of Leaving Las Vegas author John O'Brien, who committed suicide just months before shooting began, on the film's legacy.
10 Nov 1995 · In the realm of Hollywood tragedy this season, Shakespeare's got nothing on the real-life story of a struggling alcoholic writer named John O'Brien.
10 Apr 1994 · John O'Brien's first novel Leaving Las Vegas was published in 1990 and made into a film of the same name in 1995. His other three works were published posthumously. [ Source] John O'Brien was born in 1960 and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to Los Angeles in 1982 with his then-wife Lisa.
1 Jan 1990 · Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O’Brien, is a disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a respite from their unforgiving lives.
Want to Read. Rate it: Book 5. Awakening. by John O'Brien. 4.36 · 1,047 Ratings · 28 Reviews · published 2012 · 7 editions. Awareness grows...
10 Apr 1994 · John O'Brien (May 21, 1960 – April 10, 1994) was an American author. His first novel, Leaving Las Vegas, was published in 1990 by Watermark Press and made into a film of the same name in 1995.
