Michael Crichton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 23, 1942 |
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| Died | November 04, 2008 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Author of Jurassic Park, creator of the TV series ER, and works such as The Andromeda Strain and Westworld. |
Intro
Michael Crichton was an American author, screenwriter, and filmmaker known for his best-selling science fiction, medical fiction, and thriller novels. He also contributed significantly to the film and television industry with works that have become major box office successes.
Early Life & Background
Michael Crichton was born in Chicago and raised in Roslyn, Long Island, New York. He was a precocious student, entering Harvard College when he was just 18 years old. He graduated summa cum laude in 1964 and later attended Harvard Medical School, where he earned his MD, although he did not go on to practice medicine.
Career Highlights
- Authored best-selling novels including Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, and Sphere.
- Created the long-running and Emmy-winning medical drama TV series ER.
- Directed and wrote the screenplay for the science fiction film Westworld (1973).
- Several of his novels, including Jurassic Park, were adapted into major Hollywood films.
Trivia
- Crichton was nearly 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 m) tall.
- He wrote under multiple pseudonyms early in his career.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Michael Crichton born?
Michael Crichton was born the 23 October 1942.
Where is Michael Crichton from?
Chicago, Illinois, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 23rd, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: A pivotal moment in World War II, the Second Battle of El Alamein marked a critical turning point in the North African campaign. British forces under Field Marshal Montgomery launched a major offensive against Axis armies in northern Egypt, ultimately shifting the strategic balance in the Allied favor.
- Day of the week: October 23rd, 1942 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Black Swan directed by Darren Aronofsky
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