Michael Crichton — American Author born on October 23, 1942, died on November 04, 2008

John Michael Crichton /ˈdʒɒn ˈmaɪkəl ˈkraɪtən/, MD was an American best-selling author, physician, producer, director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction and thriller genres. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. In 1994, Crichton became the only creative artist ever to have worked simultaneously charting at No. 1 in US television, film, and book sales... (wikipedia)