History of John Hammond (Jurassic Park) in Timeline
John Hammond is the visionary entrepreneur and founder of Jurassic Park, a theme park showcasing cloned dinosaurs. Driven by a desire to amaze and entertain, he spared no expense in bringing his dream to life on Isla Nublar. Despite his optimistic and grandfatherly demeanor, Hammond's ambition blinds him to the potential dangers of his creation. Ultimately, his failure to heed warnings and prioritize safety leads to the park's downfall and a tragic realization of the inherent risks of playing God. While initially motivated by profit, Hammond eventually recognizes the ethical implications of his actions and the importance of respecting nature's power.
1990: Novel Release
In 1990, Michael Crichton's novel "Jurassic Park", which marks the beginning of the franchise, was released, introducing the character of John Hammond.
1990: Hammond as Antagonist
In 1990, in the novel "Jurassic Park", John Hammond is portrayed as the primary antagonist, a cold and eccentric CEO solely driven by profit.
1993: Film Adaptation
In 1993, Steven Spielberg directed the film adaptation of "Jurassic Park", casting Richard Attenborough as John Hammond.
1993: Jurassic Park Toys Existed
Jurassic Park toys had existed since 1993.
1995: Secrets Behind the InGen Incident
In 1995, in the sequel novel "The Lost World", Ian Malcolm reveals the secrets behind the InGen Incident, reviewing Hammond's strategies.
1997: Hammond's Death
According to a promotional website, Hammond died in 1997, following the events of the second film.
1997: Voiced in Chaos Island
In 1997, Attenborough voiced Hammond in the video game Chaos Island: The Lost World.
1997: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
In 1997, In "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", Hammond is relieved as CEO after an accident and devotes his resources to keeping the dinosaurs isolated and succeeds in having Isla Sorna declared a nature preserve.
1997: Return in Sequel
In 1997, John Hammond briefly returns in the film sequel, "The Lost World: Jurassic Park", with Richard Attenborough reprising the role.
1998: Voiced in Trespasser
In 1998, Attenborough voiced Hammond in the video game Trespasser, which features Hammond's memoirs.
2000: Reported Cameo Appearance
In 2000, before the release of Jurassic Park III, it was reported that Attenborough would reprise his role for a cameo appearance, but this did not occur.
2001: Mention in Jurassic Park III
In 2001, John Hammond is only mentioned during Grant's lecture on Velociraptors in Jurassic Park III.
2003: Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis
In 2003, John Hammond appears in the game Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis, voiced by Bud Tingwell.
2005: Opening of Jurassic World
In 2005, Hammond's original idea was realized with the opening of a new dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, on Isla Nublar.
2008: Attenborough's Fall
In 2008, Richard Attenborough suffered a fall at his home and subsequently retired from acting.
2014: Attenborough's Death
Richard Attenborough, the actor who portrayed John Hammond, died in 2014.
2015: Essential Performances
In 2015, Neil Mitchell of the British Film Institute listed Hammond among Attenborough's most essential performances.
2015: Sesame Street Spoof
In 2015, the character and first film are spoofed in an episode of Sesame Street.
2015: Jurassic World promotional website
In 2015, the promotional website for the film Jurassic World mentioned that Hammond died in 1997, following the events of the second film and also indicates that InGen was purchased a year later by Simon Masrani.
2017: Ranked Fifth Best Character
In 2017, Tom Chapman from ScreenRant ranked Hammond as the fifth best character in the film series.
2018: Partnership with Lockwood Revealed
In 2018, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" reveals Hammond's partnership with Benjamin Lockwood in the de-extinction of dinosaurs and their subsequent falling out due to Lockwood's support for human cloning.
2018: Jurassic World Evolution
In 2018, John Hammond appears in the game Jurassic World Evolution, voiced by Mackenzie Gray.
2018: Film Prop Sold
In 2018, John Hammond's film prop cane sold for $32,000.
2019: First Hammond Action Figure
In 2019, John Hammond received his first action figure by Mattel for the San Diego Comic-Con.
2021: Jurassic World Evolution 2
In 2021, John Hammond appears in Jurassic World Evolution 2 and the statue from the first Jurassic World film was also available to players.
2021: Prequel Series Released
In 2021, a 22-part fan-made prequel series, focusing on Hammond's life, was released online.
2022: Charlotte Cloned Herself
In 2022, it is revealed in "Jurassic World Dominion" that Charlotte actually cloned herself, with Benjamin covering for her with a made-up story.
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