Director

Don Simpson

Production

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TMDB popularity

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 13

TMDB ID: 771

IMDb ID: nm0800971

Known for: Production

Born: October 29, 1943

Died: January 19, 1996

Age: 52

Place of birth: Seattle, Washington, USA

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1975 - 1996

Years active: 22

Average TMDB rating: 6.62

Wikidata: Q725170

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Producer (10)Executive Producer (1)Screenplay (1)Writer (1)

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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.

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