Don Simpson
An image from Beverly Hills Cop, one of the productions that also features Don Simpson.
Don Simpson

Don Simpson

October 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.

Top Gun

Top Gun

1986

Bad Boys

Bad Boys

1995

The Rock

The Rock

1996

Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop

1984

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987

Crimson Tide

Crimson Tide

1995

Flashdance

Flashdance

1983

Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder

1990