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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 [ edit ]
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.
Nov 10, 1995 · John O'Brien was a struggling alcoholic writer who committed suicide in 1994, shortly before his novel Leaving Las Vegas was adapted into a movie. The article explores his tragic life, his book's autobiographical elements, and the film's reception.
John O'Brien has 284 books on Goodreads with 44189 ratings. John O'Brien’s most popular book is Tipping Point: The Fifth Tunnel.
Jonathan Patrick O'Brien (born August 29, 1977) is an American former soccer player. After retiring, he pursued a career in psychology. O'Brien was one of the first Americans to earn a starting spot with a major European team, with Ajax Amsterdam in the late 1990s.
John O'Brien has 40 books on Goodreads with 31245 ratings. John O'Brien’s most popular book is Chaos (A New World, #1).
Jan 1, 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.
