Don Simpson
Production

Don Simpson

Born 29 October 1943 · Seattle, Washington, USA · Died 19 January 1996

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

Top Gun
Bad Boys
The Rock
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop II
Crimson Tide
Days of Thunder
Flashdance
Dangerous Minds
Cannonball
Thief of Hearts
Aloha Bobby and Rose
The Rock
Bad Boys
Crimson Tide
Dangerous Minds
Days of Thunder
The Big Bang
Beverly Hills Cop II
Top Gun
Beverly Hills Cop
Thief of Hearts
Flashdance
Cannonball
Aloha Bobby and Rose
Don Simpson · Midrow