Crichton

American  

[krahyt-n] / ˈkraɪt n /

noun

1. James the Admirable Crichton, 1560?–82, Scottish scholar and linguist.

2. Michael, 1942–2008, U.S. novelist.

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Crichton British  

/ ˈkraɪtən /

noun

1. James. 1560–82, Scottish scholar and writer, called the Admirable Crichton because of his talents

2. ( John ) Michael. 1942–2008, US novelist, screenwriter, and film director; his thrillers, many of which have been filmed, include The Andromeda Strain (1969), Jurassic Park (1990), and Disclosure (1994)

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LAS director of 999 operations Stuart Crichton said: "Pearl did absolutely brilliantly in a terrifying situation – she stayed calm, gave clear information, and helped get lifesaving care on the way."

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

Crichton said the Western Isles' population of about 21,000 people might be small enough to be screened for the disorder, as well as other potential health conditions.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

The series made headlines even before its premiere when the estate of Michael Crichton, creator of “ER,” sued Warner Bros., producer of “The Pitt,” arguing it was an unauthorized reboot of the NBC medical drama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2025

“Westworld” stands out on this list because it reimagines a feature film, not an earlier TV series — in this case, the 1973 movie written and directed by Michael Crichton and starring Yul Brynner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025

Three retired gill- netters—Gillon Crichton, Sam Goodall, and Eric Hoffman, Sr.—were sworn in as deputies by San Piedro’s sheriff for the purpose of guarding its contents.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson