Michael Crichton, a renowned author, was born in Chicago, Illinois, but spent his formative years in Roslyn, New York. His father, a journalist, nurtured his writing and typing skills, encouraging him to develop his creative talents from a young age.
Michael's academic journey began at Harvard University, where he initially pursued a degree in English. However, he became disillusioned with the teaching standards and eventually abandoned his studies after submitting an essay by George Orwell, which received a mediocre grade of "B-". This incident marked a turning point in his academic career.
Following his departure from Harvard, Michael spent a year traveling in Europe, broadening his horizons and gaining new perspectives. Upon his return to Boston, Massachusetts, he enrolled in Harvard Medical School, determined to become a doctor. Despite several attempts to persuade him to reconsider, Michael persevered and qualified as a doctor in 1969.
During his medical-student days, Michael secretly penned novels under the pseudonyms John Lange and Jeffery Hudson. The latter's debut novel, "A Case of Need", featured subtle references to individuals at Harvard Medical School. However, Michael's anonymity was eventually compromised when the novel won an award that required him to collect it in person.
After abandoning his medical career, Michael relocated to Hollywood, California, in the early 1970s. He transitioned to directing movies, with his breakthrough project being the 1973 film "Westworld", which was based on his own book. This marked the beginning of a successful career in the film industry.
