Michael Crichton
Born
1942-10-23
Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died
2008-11-04
Biography
John Michael Crichton (/ˈkraɪtən/; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, screenwriter and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several o...
Known for
Return to Jurassic Park
Self (archive footage)
The Andromeda Strain
Bearded Surgeon (uncredited)
The View
Self
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
Beyond Jurassic Park
Self
The Making of 'The Lost World'
Self
The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film
Self
On Location with Westworld
Self (uncredited)
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo
Self
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
Self
A Portrait of Michael Crichton
Self