Michael Crichton
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Summary
Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on November 4, 2008[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], and physician writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,670 views/month, #2,544 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Anne-Marie Martin[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[13], medical writer[14], television producer[15], writer[16], basketball player[17], programmer[18], director[19], physician[20]
- Employer: University of Chicago[21], University of Cambridge[22]
- Educated at: Harvard Medical School[23], Harvard University[24], Harvard College[25], Roslyn High School[26]
- Notable work: Jurassic Park[27]
- Award received: Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[28], Academy Award for Technical Achievement[29], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[30], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[31], Lucien Barrière Literary Award[32]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[33], PEN America[34], Writers Guild of America West[35]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of sports team: Harvard Crimson men's basketball[38]
- League or competition: NCAA Division I men's basketball[39]
- Genre: action film[40]
- Commons category: Michael Crichton[41]
- Cause of death: lymphoma[42]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Medicine[43]
- Residence: Roslyn[44]
- Sport: basketball[45]
- Family name: Crichton[46]
- Given name: John[47], Michael[48]
- Pseudonym: Michael Douglas[49], Jeffery Hudson[50], John Lange[51]
- Official website: http://www.michaelcrichton.com/[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Michael Crichton include Crichtonsaurus[53] and Crichtonpelta[54].
Why It Matters
Michael Crichton has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He is credited with the discovery of Gell-Mann amnesia effect[57]. Works attributed to him include Jurassic Park[58], a literary work[59]; The Andromeda Strain[60], a literary work[61]; The Lost World[62], a literary work[63]; Eaters of the Dead[64], a literary work[65]; Sphere[66], a literary work[67]; and Congo[68], a literary work[69]. Entities named for him include Crichtonsaurus[53] and Crichtonpelta[54].
FAQs
Where was Michael Crichton born?
Michael Crichton's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Michael Crichton die?
Michael Crichton died in Los Angeles[4].
Who was Michael Crichton married to?
Michael Crichton's spouses include Anne-Marie Martin[11].
What did Michael Crichton do for work?
Michael Crichton worked as a screenwriter[5], film producer[6], film director[7], novelist[8], and physician writer[9].
Where did Michael Crichton go to school?
Michael Crichton was educated at Harvard Medical School[23], Harvard University[24], Harvard College[25], and Roslyn High School[26].
What awards did Michael Crichton receive?
Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[28], Academy Award for Technical Achievement[29], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[30], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[31].
What did Michael Crichton discover?
Michael Crichton is credited as discoverer of Gell-Mann amnesia effect[57].