Michael Crichton

Birth Name:

John Michael Crichton

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Writer, Director, Producer, Actor

After graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1969, decided to focus on his career as a writer rather than pursue a career in medicine
Assumed the pen name John Lange throughout his writing career
Penned his first published novel, "Odds On," in 1966
Is renowned for his 1990 science fiction novel, "Jurassic Park," which was adapted to the silver screen three years later by director Steven Spielberg
A world-renowned author, his novels have been translated into over 36 languages
Crichtonsaurus bohlini, a species of ankylosaur dinosaur, was named in his honor in 2002
In 1994, became the first creative artist to have multiple works reach No․ 1 in the book, TV and film industries

1972Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
1974Grand PrizeNominated
1974Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
1974Nebula Award - Best Dramatic Presentation:Nominated
1980Edgar - Best Motion Picture:Winner
1982Grand PrizeNominated
1985Best Science-Fiction FilmWinner
1993ACCA - Best Adapted Screenplay:Nominated
1994Saturn Award - Best Writing:Winner
1994Bram Stoker Award - Other Media:Nominated
1994Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation:Winner
1995PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television:Winner
1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:Nominated
1995Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
1995Wise Owl Award - Honorable Mention - Television and Theatrical Film Fiction:Winner
1996Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Winner
1996Stinker Award - Worst Screenplay for a Film Grossing More than $100 Million Using Hollywood Math:Winner
1996WGA Award (TV) - Original Long Form:Winner
1997Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
1997Razzie Award - Worst Written Film Grossing Over $100 Million:Winner
1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
1999Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama Series:Nominated
2017Dragon Award - Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series:Nominated

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