Biography
John Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008), best known as Michael Crichton, was an American author, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. In 1994, Crichton became the only creative artist ever to have works simultaneously charting at #1 in television, film, and book sales (with ER, Jurassic Park, and Disclosure, respectively).
His literary works are usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology. His novels epitomize the techno-thriller genre of literature, often exploring technology and failures of human interaction with it, especially resulting in catastrophes with biotechnology. Many of his future history novels have medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background. He was the author of, among others, Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Travels, Sphere, Rising Sun, Disclosure, The Lost World, Airframe, Timeline, Prey, State of Fear, Next (the final book published before his death), Pirate Latitudes (published November 24, 2009), and a final unfinished techno-thriller yet to be released. Forbes listed Crichton in tenth place in its list of "Top-Earning Dead Celebrities" of 2009.
Filmography
all 50
Movies 42
self 11
TV Shows 8
Director 7
Producer 5
Writer 4
Screenplay 2
Creator 1
Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)
Twisters (2024)
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)
Westworld (2016)
Jurassic World (2015)
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)
Timeline (2003)
Jurassic Park III (2001)
The 13th Warrior (1999)
Sphere (1998)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Twister (1996)
Congo (1995)
Disclosure (1994)
ER (1994)
Rising Sun (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Physical Evidence (1989)
Runaway (1984)
Looker (1981)
Beyond Westworld (1980)
The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
Coma (1978)
Westworld (1973)
On Location with Westworld (1973)
Pursuit (1972)
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
Insight (1960)
Eruption
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Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-10-23
Deathday
2008-11-04 (66 years old)
Birth Name
John Michael Crichton
Birth Place
Chicago, United States
Religion
agnosticism
Relationships
http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/7737f8f9fbc8e773c9325a2f7d4ff993 (1978 - 1980), http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/8d6ec619f3791ca41c360670c5429e81 (1981 - 1983), http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/3c7f0205a3aa325f399dc0c75ebab69b (2005 - 2008), http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/9d291db850cd2095afb069093b601b3e (1965 - 1970), Anne-Marie Martin (1987 - 2003)
Citizenships
United States
Residences
Roslyn, United States
Also Known As
John Lange
Awards
Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, Academy Award for Technical Achievement
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