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Michael Creighton - Biography

Creighton is a name associated with incredible films and scholarly writings. He became famous in Hollywood for his unique ability to combine scientific accuracy with emotional stories on big screens. In this biography, we will tell you about the life and career of this talented director, screenwriter and author.

Michael was born on October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. His parents - John Harrel and Virginia Kelly - instilled in him a love of science and literature from his childhood. Michael's father was a professor of statistics and economics, and his mother worked at the zoo, which became the inspiration for his future works.

Creighton attended Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology. After completing his studies, he continued his education at Harvard Medical School, where he studied bone anthropology. This education and experience in anthropology played an important role in his future career and became the basis for his scientific and artistic works.

In addition to his scientific career, Michael was always interested in cinema. His first significant film was "Dinosaur World" (1993), which he not only wrote but directed. The film brought huge commercial success and ushered in a new era in cinema with its realistic computer effects and thrilling story of recreated dinosaurs.

The next important step was the film "Sphere" (1998), based on the science fiction of the same name by Michael Creighton. His work often addresses topics of science and technology, as well as human nature and moral dilemmas. This made his films not only spectacular, but also reflective.

Michael also became famous for the films "Jurassic Park" (1993), "Soldiers of Fortune" (1997), "Mission Not Fulfilled 2" (2000), and many others. His work has always been of interest to audiences and critics, and his films are considered classics of modern cinema.