Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

Writing

Born October 23, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

10 films as director · Active 1972–1994

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…

Known for

The View

The View

1997

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968

The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain

1971

Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park

2011

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

The Making of 'Jurassic Park'

1995

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

1998

The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo

The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo

2007

Beyond Jurassic Park

Beyond Jurassic Park

2001

Directed(10)

ER: 24 Hours
1994ER: 24 Hours★ 10.0
Physical Evidence
1989Physical Evidence★ 5.1
Runaway
1984Runaway★ 5.6
Looker
1981Looker★ 6.2
Coma
1978Coma★ 6.8
The First Great Train Robbery
1978The First Great Train Robbery★ 6.7
Westworld
1973Westworld★ 6.8
Pursuit
1972Pursuit★ 5.4

Acting(12)

2011Return to Jurassic ParkSelf (archive footage)
Film
2007The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. AlonzoSelf
Film
2003A Portrait of Michael CrichtonSelf
Film
2003The Andromeda Strain: Making the FilmSelf
Film
2001Beyond Jurassic ParkSelf
Film
1998Intimate Portrait: Sean ConnerySelf
Film
1997The ViewSelf
TV
1997The Making of 'The Lost World'Self
Film
1995The Making of 'Jurassic Park'Self
Film
1973On Location with WestworldSelf (uncredited)
Film
1971The Andromeda StrainBearded Surgeon (uncredited)
Film
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
TV