Michael Crichton was an American author and filmmaker born in 1942 who sold over 150 million books. He graduated from Harvard Medical School and wrote both fiction and non-fiction novels that were adapted into popular films like Jurassic Park. Crichton received several awards for his work and used his novels to discuss controversial topics like global warming and gene patenting. He passed away in 2008 at age 66, leaving behind an unfinished novel that will be completed by another author.

1. Michael Crichton And His Scientific Anomalies

2. Dr Crichton Born on the 23rd of October, 1942. Died on the 4th of November, 2008. Was 66 years old when he died. Graduated at the top of his class from Harvard University. Received his MD from Harvard Medical School.

3. Awards Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Allan Poe Award. Association of American Medical Writers Award. Writer’s Guild of America Award. Technical Achievement Academy Award.

4. Accomplishments Wrote 15 fiction and 5 non-fiction novels. First filmmaker to incorporate computer-generated special effects into a film. Has sold over 150,000,000 copies of his books over the years. His novels have been converted into great movies such as: Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Congo, and Sphere.

5. Michael Crichton’s “State of Fear” Convinced many readers to question the validity of the theory of global warming by incorporating various facts. Caused much controversy and consequently criticism from environmentalists. Michael Crichton appeared in front of the United States Senate to argue against the theory of global warming.

6. Michael Crichton’s “Next” Showed the reader that the patenting of genes promotes monopolization and corruption. Based loosely on a true story of a man from California. The last book that was published pryer to Michael Crichton’s death.

7. Life After Death Michael Crichton completed a novel called “Pirate Latitudes” before he died. Michael Crichton completed a third of an untitled novel that will be finished by another author.