10/29/1943
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.
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The Making of 'Crimson Tide' (1995) as Self |
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Days of Thunder (1990) as Aldo Bennedetti |
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The Big Bang (1990) as The Filmmaker |
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Cannonball (1976) as Assistant District Attorney |
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The Rock (1996) Producer |
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The Rock (1996) In Memory Of |
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Dangerous Minds (1995) Producer |
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Crimson Tide (1995) Producer |
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Bad Boys (1995) Producer |
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The Ref (1994) Executive Producer |
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Days of Thunder (1990) Producer |
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Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Producer |
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Top Gun (1986) Producer |
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Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Producer |
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Thief of Hearts (1984) Producer |
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Flashdance (1983) Producer |
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Cannonball (1976) Screenplay |
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Aloha Bobby and Rose (1975) Writer |