John Norman Howard

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John Norman Howard is the troubled rock star protagonist whose tumultuous romance with an aspiring singer drives the emotional core of the 1976 film "A Star Is Born."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
rock musician
appearsIn A Star Is Born (1976 film)
basedOn Jackson Maine
surface form: Jackson Maine (character archetype)

Norman Maine
centralThemeInvolvement addiction
fame
romance
tragedy
characterTrait alcoholic
charismatic
famous
self-destructive
troubled
conflict declining career
jealousy over Esther's success
substance abuse
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
surface form: United States
createdBy Frank Pierson
Joan Didion
John Gregory Dunne
createdFor A Star Is Born (1976 film)
fate dies at the end of the film
genre rock music
hasAddiction alcohol
drugs
hasLoveInterest Esther Hoffman
hasNameInFiction John Norman Howard self-link
hasRomanticRelationshipWith Esther Hoffman
languageOfWorkOrName English
mannerOfDeath car accident
medium feature film
narrativeRole male lead
protagonist
notableWorkInFiction concert performances
occupation rock star
partner Esther Hoffman
plotFunction catalyst for Esther Hoffman's rise to stardom
portrayedBy Kris Kristofferson
relationshipDynamic lover of Esther Hoffman
mentor to Esther Hoffman
storySetting 1970s American music industry

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A Star Is Born (1976 film) leadCharacter John Norman Howard
John Norman Howard hasNameInFiction John Norman Howard self-link
Esther Hoffman hasSpouse John Norman Howard
Esther Hoffman hasLoveInterest John Norman Howard