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Don Simpson

Production

0.6 Popularity Oct 29, 1943 (52 years old) Seattle, Washington, USA

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). Thei...

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 18

1996
The Rock Movie

Producer

1996
The Rock Movie

In Memory Of

1995
Dangerous Minds Movie

Producer

1995
Crimson Tide Movie

Producer

1995
Bad Boys Movie

Producer

1994
The Ref Movie

Executive Producer

1990
Days of Thunder Movie

as Aldo Bennedetti

1990
Days of Thunder Movie

Producer

1990
The Big Bang Movie

as The Filmmaker

1987
Beverly Hills Cop II Movie

Producer

1986
Top Gun Movie

Producer

1984
Beverly Hills Cop Movie

Producer

1984
Thief of Hearts Movie

Producer

1983
Flashdance Movie

Producer

1976
Cannonball Movie

as Assistant District Attorney

1976
Cannonball Movie

Screenplay

1975

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Personal Details

Known For Production
Gender Male
Birthday October 29, 1943 (52 years old)
Died January 19, 1996
Place of Birth Seattle, Washington, USA
Years Active 1975 - 1996
Popularity 0.6
Career Stats
18 Total Credits
4 Movie Roles
1 Photos