Known For
Production
Born
Oct 29, 1943
Died
Jan 19, 1996
Place of Birth
Seattle, Washington, USA
Credits
15 titles
Don Simpson
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Rock
Producer
Dangerous Minds
Producer
Crimson Tide
Producer
Bad Boys
Producer
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
Self
The Ref
Executive Producer
Days of Thunder
Aldo Bennedetti
The Big Bang
The Filmmaker
Beverly Hills Cop II
Producer
Top Gun
Producer
Beverly Hills Cop
Producer
Thief of Hearts
Producer
Flashdance
Producer
Cannonball
Assistant District Attorney
Aloha Bobby and Rose
Writer