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Don Simpson

Don Simpson

Born: 1943-10-29 • Seattle, Washington, USA

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.

Filmography
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The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
1995 • Self
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Days of Thunder
1990 • Aldo Bennedetti
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The Big Bang
1990 • The Filmmaker
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Cannonball
1976 • Assistant District Attorney