The Great Train Robbery

Born in Chicago in 1942, Michael Crichton. first trained as a doctor before going on to become one of the most successful writers in the world. In 1994 he achieved a feat unmatched by any other writer: by having simultaneously a number one TV series, book and movie with, respectively, ER. (which he created), Disclosure. and Steven Spielbergs Jurassic Park. , on its release the highest-grossing film of all time. He also directed several movies, including The Great Railway Robbery. with Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland. His high-concept thrillers were international bestsellers, and in total his books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. He died in 2008.