Michael Crichton
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Michael Crichton
Summary
Michael Crichton is a human[1]. He was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on October 23, 1942[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on November 4, 2008[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], and physician writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,686 views/month, #2,544 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Michael Crichton's place of birth was Chicago[2].
- Michael Crichton died in Los Angeles[4].
- Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942[3].
- Michael Crichton died on November 4, 2008[5].
- Michael Crichton was married to Anne-Marie Martin[12].
- Michael Crichton held citizenship in United States[13].
- Michael Crichton worked as a screenwriter[6].
- Michael Crichton's professions included film producer[7].
- Michael Crichton worked as a film director[8].
- Michael Crichton worked as a novelist[9].
- Michael Crichton worked as a physician writer[10].
- Michael Crichton's professions included science fiction writer[14].
- Among Michael Crichton's employers was University of Chicago[15].
- Michael Crichton was employed by University of Cambridge[16].
- Michael Crichton's education included a stint at Harvard Medical School[17].
- Michael Crichton was educated at Harvard University[18].
- Michael Crichton's education included a stint at Harvard College[19].
- Michael Crichton was educated at Roslyn High School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Michael Crichton is Jurassic Park[21].
- Michael Crichton received the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[22].
- Michael Crichton received the Academy Award for Technical Achievement[23].
- Michael Crichton received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[24].
- Michael Crichton received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[25].
- Michael Crichton was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[26].
- Michael Crichton was a member of PEN America[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1942-10-23[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2008-11-04[31]
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Community tags: audiobook, author, has german audiobooks, non-musician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: cceb95f3-72d4-40a3-85de-28c0f26f6c9b[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Chicago[2], Michael Crichton… he was born on October 23, 1942[3].
Education
Educated at Harvard Medical School[17], a medical school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1782[36]; Harvard University[18], a private university[37], in United States[38], founded in 1636[39], headquartered in Cambridge[40]; Harvard College[19], a college[41], in United States[42], founded in 1636[43]; and Roslyn High School[20], a high school[44], in United States[45], founded in 1904[46]. Michael Crichton earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[47].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], physician writer[10], and science fiction writer[14]. Employers include University of Chicago[15], a private university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1890[50], headquartered in Chicago[51] and University of Cambridge[16], a collegiate university[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1209[54], headquartered in Cambridge[55].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Michael Crichton is Jurassic Park[21]. Things named for him include Crichtonsaurus[56] and Crichtonpelta[57].
Recognition
Awards received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[22], a literary award[58], in United States[59]; Academy Award for Technical Achievement[23], an Academy Awards[60], in United States[61]; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[24], a dramatic presentation award[62], founded in 1958[63]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[25], a class of award[64], in United States[65], founded in 1951[66].
Personal Life
Michael Crichton was married to Anne-Marie Martin[12]. His religion is recorded as agnosticism[67].
Death and Burial
Michael Crichton died on November 4, 2008[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[68].
Why It Matters
Michael Crichton ranks in the top 0.25% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,686 views/month, #2,544 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
He is credited with the discovery of Gell-Mann amnesia effect[71]. Works attributed to him include Jurassic Park[72], a literary work[73]; The Andromeda Strain[74], a literary work[75]; The Lost World[76], a literary work[77]; Sphere[78], a literary work[79]; Congo[80], a literary work[81]; and Eaters of the Dead[82], a literary work[83]. Entities named for him include Crichtonsaurus[56] and Crichtonpelta[57].
FAQs
Where was Michael Crichton born?
Born in Chicago[2], Michael Crichton…
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[12].
What did Michael Crichton do for work?
Michael Crichton worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], novelist[9], and physician writer[10].
Where did Michael Crichton go to school?
Michael Crichton was educated at Harvard Medical School[17], Harvard University[18], Harvard College[19], and Roslyn High School[20].
What awards did Michael Crichton receive?
Honors received include Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel[22], Academy Award for Technical Achievement[23], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation[24], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[25].
What did Michael Crichton discover?
Michael Crichton is credited as discoverer of Gell-Mann amnesia effect[71].