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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1943-10-29 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Seattle, Washington, USA

Don Simpson

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.

Known For

Acting

1995

1990

Days of Thunder as Aldo Bennedetti
The Big Bang as The Filmmaker

1976

Cannonball as Assistant District Attorney

Production

1996

The Rock as Producer

1995

Bad Boys as Producer
Crimson Tide as Producer
Dangerous Minds as Producer

1994

The Ref as Executive Producer

1990

Days of Thunder as Producer

1987

1986

Top Gun as Producer

1984

Beverly Hills Cop as Producer
Thief of Hearts as Producer

1983

Flashdance as Producer

Writing

1976

Cannonball as Screenplay

1975

Crew

1996

The Rock as In Memory Of