Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton ( /ˈkraɪtən/; rhymes with frighten; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008), best known as Michael Crichton, was an American best-selling author, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. In 1994, Crichton became the only creative artist ever to have work... More

Date of birth:

  • Oct 23, 1942

Date of death:

  • Nov 4, 2008 (age 66 years)

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Also known as:

  • AudioBook - Michael Crichton,
  • John Lange,
  • Jeffery Hudson,
  • M Crichton,
  • Michael Chrichton,
  • John Michael Crichton,
  • J. Michael Crichton,
  • Crichton, Michael,
  • Dr. Michael Crichton

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • 1987
  • Sep 2002
  • May 2005
  • Nov 4, 2008
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  • 2.057 m (6.749 ft )

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TV

TV programs Created

ER

ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994 to April 2, 2009. It was...

Beyond Westworld

Beyond Westworld is a short-lived 1980 television series that carried on the stories of the two feature films, Westworld and Futureworld. It features Jim...

TV Programs (recurring writer):

TV Program Start date End date
  • 1994
  • 2009
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Awards

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Year Award Winning work
  • 1969

Edgar Award for Best Novel Winners

Prometheus Award for Best Novel Nominees

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