John Hammond

John Hammond iwas the CEO and creator of Jurassic Park. He founded the company of InGen. He had two grandchildren, Tim and Lex Murphy, and one nephew, Peter Ludlow.

Jurassic Park (novel)
In the book Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, John Hammond was the mean-spirited CEO of Jurassic Park. He had little interest in the technicalities of genetic engineering, but great interest in making a profit. In the book, Hammond got eaten by Compies. He did not appear in the The Lost World, like he did in the movie.

Jurassic Park (film)
In the movies, Hammond wa more grandfatherly and sympathetic. In the movie, Hammond did not die, but escaped the island and was featured in The Lost World.

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

Trivia

 * Hammond is usually likened to Walt Disney and Disney Land.