Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008).
The record
Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, film director. Born on 23 October 1942 in Chicago, Crichton died on 4 November 2008 in Los Angeles at the age of 66.
Crichton played for Harvard Crimson men's basketball. Notable works include Jurassic Park. Crichton studied at Harvard Medical School and Harvard University. Honours include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation and Academy Award for Technical Achievement, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 84 languages, Michael Crichton is No. 1,564 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 23 October 1942, Chicago
- Died
- 4 November 2008, Los Angeles (aged 66)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Screenwriter, film producer, film director
- Field
- Literature
- Education
- Harvard Medical School, Harvard University
- Genres
- Action film
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 84
Did you know
Lived to 66.
Shares a birthday with Sarah Bernhardt and Pelé.
One of 556 people in the Index born in Chicago, with Walt Disney.
Has a Wikipedia article in 84 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Teams
- 1961–1962Harvard Crimson men's basketball
Connections
- SpouseAnne-Marie Martin
Honours and works
Awards
- Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel1969
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation1994
- Academy Award for Technical Achievement1995
- Lucien Barrière Literary Award1996
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
Notable works
- Jurassic Park
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- Wikidata Q172140 (facts, CC0)
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