
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.
Produced 11
1990s
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1990
1980s
- 1987
- 1986
- 1984
Thief of Hearts
Producer
- 1983
Acted in 3
1990s
- 1990
The Big Bang
The Filmmaker
1970s
- 1976
Wrote 2
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
Aloha Bobby and Rose
Writer
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1996
Appearances1
1990s
- 1995
The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
Self