7.1
Movie
Production
Don Simpson
- Born
- Died
- (aged 52)
- Birthplace
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Credits
- 15 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
6.8
Movie
Bad Boys
7.2
Movie
The Rock
7.2
Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
6.5
Movie
Beverly Hills Cop II
7.2
Movie
Crimson Tide
6.4
Movie
Days of Thunder
6.5
Movie
Flashdance
7.0
Movie
Dangerous Minds
6.6
Movie
The Ref
5.6
Movie
Cannonball
5.5
Movie
Thief of Hearts
6.0
Movie
Aloha Bobby and Rose
5.0
Movie
The Big Bang
Acting credits 4
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Making of 'Crimson Tide' Film | Self |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder Film | Aldo Bennedetti |
| 1990 | The Big Bang Film | The Filmmaker |
| 1976 | Cannonball Film | Assistant District Attorney |
Crew credits 13
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Rock Film | Producer, In Memory Of |
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds Film | Producer |
| 1995 | Crimson Tide Film | Producer |
| 1995 | Bad Boys Film | Producer |
| 1994 | The Ref Film | Executive Producer |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder Film | Producer |
| 1987 | Beverly Hills Cop II Film | Producer |
| 1986 | Top Gun Film | Producer |
| 1984 | Beverly Hills Cop Film | Producer |
| 1984 | Thief of Hearts Film | Producer |
| 1983 | Flashdance Film | Producer |
| 1976 | Cannonball Film | Screenplay |
| 1975 | Aloha Bobby and Rose Film | Writer |