Production

Don Simpson

Born 1943-10-29

Seattle, Washington, USA

Department: 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.

1994

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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (18 titles)

Title	Character / Role	Type	Year
The Rock	Producer	Movie	1996
The Rock	In Memory Of	Movie	1996
Dangerous Minds	Producer	Movie	1995
Crimson Tide	Producer	Movie	1995
Bad Boys	Producer	Movie	1995
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'	Self	Movie	1995
The Ref	Executive Producer	Movie	1994
Days of Thunder	Aldo Bennedetti	Movie	1990
Days of Thunder	Producer	Movie	1990
The Big Bang	The Filmmaker	Movie	1990
Beverly Hills Cop II	Producer	Movie	1987
Top Gun	Producer	Movie	1986
Beverly Hills Cop	Producer	Movie	1984
Thief of Hearts	Producer	Movie	1984
Flashdance	Producer	Movie	1983
Cannonball	Assistant District Attorney	Movie	1976
Cannonball	Screenplay	Movie	1976
Aloha Bobby and Rose	Writer	Movie	1975