Don Simpson

Don Simpson

Deceased · Born: Oct 29, 1943 · Died: Jan 19, 1996

1995
1990

Personal Details

Born Oct 29, 1943 Seattle, Washington, USA
Parents
  • June Hazel Clark
  • Russell J. 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.

Career

1990
Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder as Aldo Bennedetti
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1989
The Big Bang
The Big Bang as The Filmmaker
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1976
Cannonball!
Cannonball! as Screenplay
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1975
Aloha Bobby and Rose
Aloha Bobby and Rose as Writer
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