Biography
Donald Clarence "Don" Simpson (October 29, 1943 β 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
all 15
Movies 14
Producer 11
Writer 2
TV Shows 1
self 1
Producer / In Memory Of
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
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
Information
Known ForProduction
GenderMale
Birthday1943-10-29
Deathday1996-01-19 (52 years old)
Birth PlaceSeattle, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
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