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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 ...
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Michael Crichton, the Jules Verne of our modern era, was a true Renaissance man, ahead of his time, and relevant to all generations. Welcome to the World of Michael Crichton. Read More. The award-winning Michael Crichton wrote and produced revolutionary books, shows, and films that continue to speak to all generations.
- 1966—'Odds On' (as John Lange) "Odds On" is about a robbery planned with the help of a computer program. This is Crichton's first published novel and is only 215 pages long.
- 1967—'Scratch One' (as John Lange) "Scratch One" follows a man who the CIA and a criminal gang mistake for an assassin and thus try to pursue. This is Crichton's second paperback novel and is a very short read.
- 1968—'Easy Go' (as John Lange) "Easy Go" is about an Egyptologist who discovers a secret message about a hidden tomb in some hieroglyphics. It is rumored that this book only took Crichton one week to write.
- 1968—'A Case of Need' (as Jeffrey Hudson) "A Case of Need" is a medical thriller about a pathologist. It won an Edgar Award in 1969.
Michael Crichton (1942-2008) Writer. Producer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:15. Jurassic Park (1993) 1 Video. 36 Photos. Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Roslyn, New York. His father was a journalist and encouraged him to write and to type.
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6 days ago · Michael Crichton (born October 23, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died November 4, 2008, Los Angeles, California) American writer known for his thoroughly researched popular thrillers, which often deal with the potential ramifications of advancing technology. Many of his novels were made into successful movies, most notably Jurassic Park (1990 ...
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Michael Crichton was a writer and filmmaker, best known as the author of Jurassic Park and the creator of ER. Crichton graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, received his MD from Harvard Medical School, and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, researching public policy with Jacob Bronowski.
Nov 6, 2008 · Nov. 5, 2008. Michael Crichton, whose technological thrillers like “The Andromeda Strain” and “Jurassic Park” dominated best-seller lists for decades and were translated into Hollywood...
