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.
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Filmography
all 15
Movies 14
Producer 11
Writer 2
TV Shows 1
self 1
Producer
The Rock (1996)
Movie
6.24
Producer
Dangerous Minds (1995)
Movie
Producer
Crimson Tide (1995)
Movie
6.8
Producer
Bad Boys (1995)
Movie
5.69
Executive Producer
The Ref (1994)
Movie
2
Aldo Bennedetti / Producer
Days of Thunder (1990)
Movie
3.29
The Filmmaker
The Big Bang (1990)
Movie
Producer
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Movie
5.91
Producer
Top Gun (1986)
Movie
6.62
Producer
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Movie
5.5
Producer
Thief of Hearts (1984)
Movie
Producer
Flashdance (1983)
Movie
5.83
Writer
Cannonball (1976)
Movie
Writer
Aloha, Bobby and Rose (1975)
Movie
Self / Self - Former President of Production Paramount Pictures / Self - Producer
Naked Hollywood
TV
Ratings
Average 6.19
Based on 1.87 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1975
1984
1990
1995
1996
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Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1943-10-29
Deathday1996-01-19 (52 years old)
Birth PlaceSeattle, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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