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Don Simpson
Actor · Writer · Producer· Seattle, Washington, USA
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
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
14 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Rock | Producer | Film |
| 1995 | Crimson Tide | Producer | Film |
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds | Producer | Film |
| 1995 | Bad Boys | Producer | Film |
| 1994 | The Ref | Executive Producer | Film |
| 1990 | The Big Bang | The Filmmaker | Film |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | Aldo Bennedetti | Film |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | Producer | Film |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II | Producer | Film |
| 1986 | Top Gun | Producer | Film |
| 1984 | Thief of Hearts | Producer | Film |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop | Producer | Film |
| 1983 | Flashdance | Producer | Film |
| 1975 | Aloha Bobby and Rose | Writer | Film |
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