John Hammond

John Hammond is a short old man, and the CEO and creator of Jurassic Park. He has two grandchildren, Tim and Lex.

Hammond in the book
In the book Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, John Hommond is the mean-spirited CEO of Jurassic Park. He has little interest in the technicalities of genetic engineering, but great interest in making a profit. In the book, Hammond gets eaten by Compies. He does not appear in the Lost world, like he does in the movie.

Hammond in the movies
In the movies, Hommond is more granfatherly, and sympathetic. In the Movie Hommond does not die, but escapes the island and is featured in the Lost World.

Hammond in games
Hammond is featured in Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis as your employer, and the CEO of your park.

Behind the scenes

 * John Hammond is played in the movies by Richard Attenborough.
 * Hammond is likened to Walt Disney and his Disneyland.