Don Simpson

Don Simpson

Born October 29, 1943 · Died January 19, 1996

Seattle, Washington, USA

Biography

Donald Clarence "Don" Simpson (October 29, 1943 – January 19, 1996) was an American film producer, screenwriter, and actor. Simpson, along with his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer, produced such hit films as Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Top Gun (1986), and The Rock (1996). Their films would go on to earn $3 billion. In 1985 and again in 1988, he and his producing partner, Jerry Bruckheimer, were named Producers of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners.

Filmography

The RockDangerous MindsCrimson TideBad BoysThe Making of 'Crimson Tide'The RefDays of ThunderThe Big BangBeverly Hills Cop IITop GunBeverly Hills CopThief of HeartsFlashdanceCannonballAloha Bobby and Rose
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