Michael Crichton

Date of Birth: October 23, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Date of Death: November 4, 2008

Biography

Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and filmmaker known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller genres. Born on October 23, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Crichton showed an early interest in writing and science. He attended Harvard College, where he graduated summa cum laude in 1964. He later attended Harvard Medical School but eventually turned to writing full-time. Crichton’s first major success came with the publication of “The Andromeda Strain” in 1969, a science fiction novel that was later adapted into a successful film. He continued to write best-selling novels, many of which were adapted into major motion pictures, including “Jurassic Park,” “Congo,” and “Sphere.” In addition to his writing, Crichton created the hit television series “ER,” which ran for 15 seasons and earned him multiple awards. Crichton was known for his meticulous research and ability to combine scientific concepts with thrilling storytelling. His works often explored the ethical and moral implications of scientific advancements. He passed away on November 4, 2008, but his legacy continues to influence both literature and cinema.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Crichton

1. Michael Crichton wrote under the pseudonym John Lange while attending medical school.

2. He was 6 feet 9 inches tall, making him one of the tallest best-selling authors.

3. “Jurassic Park” was one of the highest-grossing films of all time and revolutionized the use of CGI in movies.

4. Crichton won an Emmy, a Peabody, and a Writer’s Guild of America Award for “ER.”

5. He was a visiting lecturer in anthropology at Cambridge University in the 1970s.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Crichton

1. “If you don’t know history, then you don’t know anything. You are a leaf that doesn’t know it is part of a tree.”

2. “Books aren’t written – they’re rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn’t quite done it.”

3. “In the information society, nobody thinks. We expect to banish paper, but we actually banish thought.”

4. “The greatest challenge facing mankind is the challenge of distinguishing reality from fantasy, truth from propaganda.”

5. “Life finds a way.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Michael Crichton’s net worth was estimated to be around $175 million.

Children

Michael Crichton had two children. His daughter, Taylor Anne Crichton, was born in 1989 from his marriage to Anne-Marie Martin. His second child, a son named John Michael Todd Crichton, was born posthumously in 2009 with his fifth wife, Sherri Alexander Crichton.