Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008)
1942 — 2008
Quick Facts
Profession
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008)
Born
October 23, 1942
Died
2008 (age ~66)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, physician writer
United StatesBorn in ChicagoDied in Los Angeles
1942
Born in Chicago (1942-10-23)
1969
AwardEdgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel
1994
AwardHugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1995
AwardAcademy Award for Technical Achievement
2008
Died in Los Angeles
About
John Michael Crichton 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 of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background.
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Who is Michael Crichton?+
John Michael Crichton 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 ficti
What does the name Michael mean?+
The name Michael means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is of English origin.
When was Michael Crichton born?+
Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942.
When did Michael Crichton die?+
Michael Crichton died in 2008, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.
The name Michael is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Michael, from Michel, Michahel, and directly from their source Michaēl, from Μῐχᾱήλ, from lit=who is like God?. Mikhail.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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