Don Simpson
Born: 1943-10-29 in Seattle, Washington, USA
Died: 1996-01-19
Known For: Production
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
1996
- The Rock ... (Producer)
1995
- Bad Boys ... (Producer)
- Dangerous Minds ... (Producer)
- Crimson Tide ... (Producer)
- The Making of 'Crimson Tide' as Self
1994
- The Ref ... (Executive Producer)
1990
- Days of Thunder as Aldo Bennedetti
- The Big Bang as The Filmmaker
1987
- Beverly Hills Cop II ... (Producer)
1986
- Top Gun ... (Producer)
1984
- Beverly Hills Cop ... (Producer)
- Thief of Hearts ... (Producer)
1983
- Flashdance ... (Producer)
1976
- Cannonball as Assistant District Attorney
1975
- Aloha Bobby and Rose ... (Writer)