John Michael Crichton (/ ˈ k r aɪ t ən /; 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.

Nov 4, 2008 · Michael Crichton was an American best-selling author, screenwriter, film director and producer 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.

Michael Crichton (born October 23, 1942, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died November 4, 2008, Los Angeles, California) was an American writer known for his thoroughly researched popular thrillers, which often deal with the potential ramifications of advancing technology.

Crichton won an Emmy, a Peabody, and a Writer’s Guild of America Award for ER. In 2002, a newly discovered ankylosaurus was named for him: Crichtonsaurus bohlini. He is survived by his wife Sherri, his daughter Taylor and his son, John Michael.

Discover life events, stories and photos about John Michael Crichton (1942–2008) of Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.

Oct 23, 2011 · Today would have been Michael Crichton’s 69th birthday. To honor him, we will explore his life, starting today, October 23, and ending on November 4, 2011, the third anniversary of his death. Michael Crichton was born John Michael Crichton on October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois.

John Michael Crichton (October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author, film producer, film director, medical doctor, and television producer best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels, films, and television programs. His books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide.

John Schwartz in Newsweek recognized that Crichton had "done his homework," but the critic still felt that Rising Sun is too full of "randy propaganda instead of a more balanced view" to be effective.

Michael Crichton (born 1942) is best known as a novelist of popular fiction whose stories explore the confrontation between traditional social and moral values and the demands of the new technological age.

John Michael Crichton was born to John Henderson Crichton and Zula Miller Crichton in Chicago, Illinois. A prodigious child, he showed an inclination towards writing since an early age. by the age of 14, he even had a travel article published in a column at The New York Times.