Michael Crichton
(1942-2008)

American author, screenwriter, film director (1942–2008) – Michael Crichton was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on October 23rd, 1942 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on November 4th, 2008 at the age of 66. Today Michael Crichton would be 81 years old.

Age

how old was Michael Crichton when he died?

Michael Crichton died in 2008 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 23rd, 1942 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	November 4th, 2008 (Tuesday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Michael Crichton

Birthday

When was Michael Crichton born?

Michael Crichton was born on October 23rd, 1942.

Death

When did Michael Crichton die?

Michael Crichton died on November 4th, 2008 at the age of 66 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Michael Crichton would be 81 years old.