Did J. R. Moehringer really have an Uncle Charlie?
Did J. R. Moehringer really have an Uncle Charlie?
Yes. Ben Affleck’s Uncle Charlie in the movie is based on Moehringer’s real-life Uncle Charlie, a barkeep who had two nicknames, “Chas” and “Goose.” Like in the film, our Tender Bar fact-check confirms that Charlie was a colorful character who had a penchant for gambling and alcohol.
Who was J. R. Moehringer father?
VITALE: The J.R. in Moehringer’s name stands for Junior, but Moehringer never wanted to be associated with his father, Johnny Michaels, a New York disc jockey who split up with J.R.’s mother before Moehringer ever knew him.
What did J. R. Moehringer do for a living?
Moehringer was an accomplished newspaper journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for feature reporting in 2000. His books include a novel about the legendary bank robber Willie Sutton. He also collaborated with tennis star Andre Agassi on his memoir and has been signed to work with Prince Harry on his autobiography.
Does Uncle Charlie own the bar in The Tender Bar?
There, he forms a bond with his Uncle Charlie, the owner of a local bar. Charlie acts as a surrogate father to JR and encourages him in his pursuit of becoming a successful writer. JR’s mother is determined that he will go to Yale or Harvard and become a lawyer.
Where is Dickens Bar in Tender Bar?
The bar that stands in for Dickens in the location scenes is Jacob’s Corner, 278 Rantoul St. in Beverly, Mass. Vin Orlando has owned Jacob’s Corner — a “true regulars’ bar,” as he calls it — for almost a decade. It’s named for his friend Jacob Maxfield, who died shortly after graduating from college.
Who was the kids dad in The Tender Bar?
Max Martini as Papa “The Voice” Moehringer Max Martini portrays J.R.’s father, radio DJ Johnny Michaels, who separated J.R.’s mother when he was young and was never really an aspect of his son’s life.
