Don Simpson
American film producer, screenwriter, actor (1943–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the Hollywood film producer. For the comic book artist, see Don Simpson (cartoonist).
Donald Clarence Simpson (October 29, 1943 – January 19, 1996) was an American film producer, screenwriter, and actor. Simpson and his producing partner, Jerry Bruckheimer, produced hit films such as Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Top Gun (1986), and The Rock (1996). At the time of his death in 1996, Simpson's films total gross was $3 billion worldwide.[1]
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Born | Donald Clarence Simpson (1943-10-29)October 29, 1943 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Died | January 19, 1996(1996-01-19) (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Drug-related heart failure |
Education | West Anchorage High School |
Alma mater | University of Oregon, B.S. 1967 |
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Years active | 1975–1996 |
Notable work | Flashdance Beverly Hills Cop Top Gun The Rock |
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