Don Simpson

Production·Oct 29, 1943·Seattle, Washington, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
The Rock1996 · Producer	Producer
Dangerous Minds1995 · Producer	Producer
Crimson Tide1995 · Producer	Producer
Bad Boys1995 · Producer	Producer
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'1995 · Self	Self
Days of Thunder1990 · Aldo Bennedetti, Producer	Aldo Bennedetti, Producer
The Big Bang1990 · The Filmmaker	The Filmmaker
Beverly Hills Cop II1987 · Producer	Producer
Top Gun1986 · Producer	Producer
Beverly Hills Cop1984 · Producer	Producer
Thief of Hearts1984 · Producer	Producer
Flashdance1983 · Producer	Producer
Cannonball1976 · Assistant District Attorney, Screenplay	Assistant District Attorney, Screenplay
Aloha Bobby and Rose1975 · Writer	Writer