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Film director
Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, film director (1942 to 2008)
Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942 and died on November 4, 2008, aged 66.
- Born
- October 23, 1942, Chicago
- Died
- November 4, 2008
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Film director
Official links: Official website (michaelcrichton.com) · Instagram · X · YouTube · Wikipedia
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Michael’s birthday, by the numbers
- Michael Crichton was born on a Friday.
- Michael Crichton would have turned 84 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 23. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Michael Crichton belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Crichton born?
Michael Crichton was born on October 23, 1942 and died on November 4, 2008, aged 66.
What is Michael Crichton’s zodiac sign?
Scorpio, born October 23.
Does Michael Crichton have an official website?
Yes: michaelcrichton.com.