Don Simpson
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Don Simpson
Filmography
Acting (4)
1995
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'as Self
9.0
1990
Days of Thunderas Aldo Bennedetti
6.4
1990
The Big Bangas The Filmmaker
5.0
1976
Cannonballas Assistant District Attorney
5.6
Production & Directing (14)
1996
The RockProducer
7.2
1996
The RockIn Memory Of
7.2
1995
Dangerous MindsProducer
7.0
1995
Crimson TideProducer
7.2
1995
Bad BoysProducer
6.8
1994
The RefExecutive Producer
6.6
1990
Days of ThunderProducer
6.4
1987
Beverly Hills Cop IIProducer
6.5
1986
Top GunProducer
7.1
1984
Beverly Hills CopProducer
7.2
1984
Thief of HeartsProducer
5.5
1983
FlashdanceProducer
6.5
1976
CannonballScreenplay
5.6
1975
Aloha Bobby and RoseWriter
6.0