Don Simpson
Born in Seattle, Washington, USA — Oct 29 1943• Died Jan 19 1996
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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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Don Simpson's Credits
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Top Gun
Production
Bad Boys
Production
The Rock
Production
Beverly Hills Cop
Production
Dangerous Minds
Production
Crimson Tide
Production
Flashdance
Production
Beverly Hills Cop II
Production
Days of Thunder
Aldo Bennedetti
Cannonball
Assistant District Attorney
The Ref
Production
Thief of Hearts
Production
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
Self
The Big Bang
The Filmmaker
Aloha Bobby and Rose
Writing