Adrian Cronauer

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Adrian Cronauer was a real-life U.S. Air Force radio DJ during the Vietnam War whose irreverent broadcasting style inspired the character portrayed by Robin Williams in the film "Good Morning, Vietnam."

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
basedOnInFiction character Adrian Cronauer in the film "Good Morning, Vietnam"
conflict Vietnam War
countryOfCitizenship United States of America
educatedAt American University NERFINISHED
University of Pittsburgh NERFINISHED
employer United States Air Force NERFINISHED
familyName Cronauer NERFINISHED
fieldOfWork broadcasting
law
screenwriting
genreOfActivity military radio broadcasting
givenName Adrian NERFINISHED
hasPartInBiography involvement with veterans and POW/MIA issues
transition from broadcasting to legal career
inspiredCharacter radio DJ character played by Robin Williams in "Good Morning, Vietnam"
languageOfWorkOrName English
militaryBranch United States Air Force
name Adrian Cronauer NERFINISHED
notableEvent service as a U.S. Air Force radio DJ in Vietnam
notableFor hosting U.S. Armed Forces Radio shows in Vietnam
irreverent broadcasting style during the Vietnam War
notableWork concept and story that inspired the film "Good Morning, Vietnam"
occupation disc jockey
lawyer
military officer
radio personality
screenwriter
portrayedBy Robin Williams NERFINISHED
sexOrGender male

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Good Morning, Vietnam characterRole Adrian Cronauer