Don Simpson
Don Simpson is known for Top Gun (1986), Bad Boys (1995), The Rock (1996).
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.
Questions about Don Simpson
How many Don Simpson films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 14 films with Don Simpson, from 1975 to 1996.
What is the best rated Don Simpson film?
The best rated Don Simpson film in the catalogue is The Rock (1996), rated 7.2.
What was the first Don Simpson film?
The first Don Simpson film in the catalogue is Cannonball, from 1976.
Who has Don Simpson worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Don Simpson shares the most credits with Jerry Bruckheimer (9 films), Billy Weber (4 films) and Chris Lebenzon (4 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
Full filmography
14 films — 14 in the catalogue
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9.0 The Making of 'Crimson Tide'
1995 · Self
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6.4 Days of Thunder
1990 · Aldo Bennedetti
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5.0 The Big Bang
1990 · The Filmmaker
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5.6 Cannonball
1976 · Assistant District Attorney
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7.2 The Rock
1996
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7.0 Dangerous Minds
1995
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7.2 Crimson Tide
1995
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6.8 Bad Boys
1995
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6.5 Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
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7.1 Top Gun
1986
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7.2 Beverly Hills Cop
1984
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5.5 Thief of Hearts
1984
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6.5 Flashdance
1983
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6.0 Aloha Bobby and Rose
1975
People data: TMDb.
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