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Michael Clayton

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John Michael Crichton (English: John Michael Crichton, October 23, 1942 - November 4, 2008) was an American best-selling author, doctor, film and television producer, director and screenwriter. Most of his works are in the action genre with strong technological elements, and he has been called the "Father of Science Fiction Thrillers". The work cites a large number of new medical science and technology knowledge, fully reflecting his medical training and scientific background. His books have been translated into 36 languages, and almost all of his best-selling books have been adapted onto the screen by Hollywood, and have many readers and fans around the world. In 1994, Clayton became the only artist in American history to have his work at the top of the charts for movies ("Jurassic Park"), TV series ("ER"), and bestsellers ("Secrets") at the same time.

Category
Film & TV
Nationality
United States
Born
1942-10-23
Died
2008-11-04
Wikidata
Q172140
Occupations screenwriterfilm producerfilm directornovelistphysician writerscience fiction writertelevision producerwriterbasketball playerprogrammerdirectordoctor
Aliases Michael CrichtonJohn Michael ClaytonMichael ClaytonMichael CreightonMike ClaytonMike ClaytonMichael ClaytonMichael Clayton

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