Michael Crichton
Biography
Michael Crichton was an American author and filmmaker. He was born on October 23, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Crichton's literary works primarily feature technology and are categorized within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. His novels often explore human technological advancement and its consequences, frequently with catastrophic results. Crichton's writing has been adapted into numerous films, with over a dozen of his works being adapted for the screen. He wrote under the pseudonym John Lange. Crichton passed away on November 4, 2008, at the age of 66. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, making him a highly successful author.
Career overview
Michael Crichton was a prolific author who wrote numerous books that have been widely read and adapted into films. His literary works often explored themes of technology, science fiction, and medical fiction. Crichton's novels frequently examined the consequences of human technological advancement and the attempted dominance over nature, often resulting in catastrophic outcomes.
Many of Crichton's stories centered on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology, and zoology. His works served as cautionary tales, particularly regarding the use of biotechnology. Crichton's writing career was marked by the publication of over a dozen novels that have been adapted into films, with a total of over 200 million copies sold worldwide.
Crichton's writing credits include numerous novels and films, with a total of 51 known credits. His writing career spanned multiple genres, including science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction. Crichton's works have been widely popular and have had a significant impact on the literary and film industries.
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- Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Characters
- Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024) Novel
- Twisters (2024) Characters
- Jurassic World Dominion (2022) Characters
- Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Hidden Adventure (2022) Novel
- Battle at Big Rock (2019) Novel
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) Characters
- Westworld (2016) Story
- Westworld (2016) Original Film Writer
- Jurassic World (2015) Characters
- Return to Jurassic Park (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Jurassic Park: Prime Survival (2011) Thanks
- The Andromeda Strain (2008) Novel
- The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo (2007) as Self
- Timeline (2003) Novel
- The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film (2003) as Self
- A Portrait of Michael Crichton (2003) as Self
- Beyond Jurassic Park (2001) as Self
- Jurassic Park III (2001) Characters
- The 13th Warrior (1999) Novel
- The 13th Warrior (1999) Producer
- Sphere (1998) Producer
- Sphere (1998) Novel
- Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997) as Self
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Novel
- Twister (1996) Screenplay
- Twister (1996) Producer
- Congo (1995) Novel
- The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) as Self
- ER (1994) Writer
- ER (1994) Executive Producer
- ER (1994) Creator
- Disclosure (1994) Producer
- Disclosure (1994) Novel
- ER: 24 Hours (1994) Writer
- ER: 24 Hours (1994) Creator
- ER: 24 Hours (1994) Executive Producer
- Jurassic Park (1993) Screenplay
- Jurassic Park (1993) Novel
- Rising Sun (1993) Screenplay
- Rising Sun (1993) Novel
- Physical Evidence (1989) Director
- Runaway (1984) Screenplay
- Runaway (1984) Director
- Looker (1981) Writer
- Looker (1981) Director
- Beyond Westworld (1980) Creator
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) Director
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) Screenplay
- The First Great Train Robbery (1978) Novel
- Coma (1978) Screenplay
- Coma (1978) Director
- The Terminal Man (1974) Novel
- Westworld (1973) Director
- Westworld (1973) Writer
- On Location with Westworld (1973) as Self (uncredited)
- Extreme Close-Up (1973) Writer
- The Carey Treatment (1972) Novel
- Pursuit (1972) Director
- Pursuit (1972) Novel
- Dealing: Or the Berkeley-to-Boston Forty-Brick Lost-Bag Blues (1972) Novel
- The Andromeda Strain (1971) as Bearded Surgeon (uncredited)
- The Andromeda Strain (1971) Novel
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Eruption Novel
- Information Processing Consulting Producer
- Micro Novel
- Westworld Original Film Writer