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Don Simpson

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Date of birth

Oct 29, 1943

Date of death

Jan 19, 1996(aged 52)

Place of birth

Seattle, Washington, USA

Don Simpson

Biography of Don Simpson:

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.

Don Simpson has acted in:

The Making of 'Crimson Tide'(1995) ... as Self

Days of Thunder(1990) ... as Aldo Bennedetti

The Big Bang(1990) ... as The Filmmaker

Cannonball(1976) ... as Assistant District Attorney

Additional credits for Don Simpson:

The Rock(1996)(Producer)

Dangerous Minds(1995)(Producer)

Crimson Tide(1995)(Producer)

Bad Boys(1995)(Producer)

The Ref(1994)(Executive Producer)

Days of Thunder(1990)(Producer)

Beverly Hills Cop II(1987)(Producer)

Top Gun(1986)(Producer)

Beverly Hills Cop(1984)(Producer)

Thief of Hearts(1984)(Producer)

Flashdance(1983)(Producer)

Cannonball(1976)(Screenplay)

Aloha Bobby and Rose(1975)(Writer)

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