Biography
John Michael Crichton (/ˈkraɪtən/ KRY-tən; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American author and filmmaker. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and over a dozen have been adapted into films. His literary works heavily feature technology and are usually within the science fiction, techno-thriller, and medical fiction genres. Crichton's novels often explore human technological advancement and attempted dominance over nature, both with frequently catastrophic results; many of his works are cautionary tales, especially regarding themes of biotechnology. Several of his stories center on themes of genetic modification, hybridization, paleontology and/or zoology. Many feature medical or scientific underpinnings, reflective of his own medical background. Crichton received an MD from Harvard Medical School in 1969 but did not practice medicine, choosing to focus on his writing instead. Initially writing under a pseudonym, he eventually published 25 novels in his lifetime, including: The Andromeda Strain (1969), The Terminal Man (1972), The Great Train Robbery (1975), Congo (1980), Sphere (1987), Jurassic Park (1990), Rising Sun (1992), Disclosure (1994), The Lo…
Movies & TV Shows
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Return to Jurassic Park (2011) — Self (archive footage)
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The Andromeda Strain (1971) — Bearded Surgeon (uncredited)
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The View (1997) — Self
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The Making of 'Jurassic Park' (1995) — Self
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The Dick Cavett Show (1968) — Self - Guest
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Beyond Jurassic Park (2001) — Self
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The Making of 'The Lost World' (1997) — Self
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The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film (2003) — Self
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On Location with Westworld (1973) — Self (uncredited)
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Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998) — Self
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A Portrait of Michael Crichton (2003) — Self
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The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo (2007) — Self
