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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).
The Rock is a 1996 American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, and written by David Weisberg, Douglas S. Cook and Mark Rosner. The film stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris, with Michael Biehn and William Forsythe co-starring.
Don Simpson was a successful movie producer who made hits like Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop and Top Gun. He also produced The Rock (1996) with Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, his last film before his death in 1996.
- October 29, 1943
- January 19, 1996
- An Unlikely Premiere. Since The Rock was filmed predominantly on Alcatraz Island, it was only fitting that it play a prominent role in the premiere once production had finished.
- An Antagonist With Real Influences. Ed Harris portrayed the noble yet angry and fed-up General Hummel, who was actually based on a real person - at least in part.
- Connery Had Bay's Back. Sean Connery was notorious for sticking his nose in the production process and pointing out inefficiencies in the shooting process, but that was a testament to the dedication towards his craft.
- An Accidental Obituary. Producer Don Simpson died during the film's production due to a massive cocktail of illicit and illegal drugs in his system. Along with Jerry Bruckheimer, Simpson was one part of a titanic duo that created some of the most memorable and successful films in Hollywood.
Died January 19, 1996 (52) Add to list. Awards. 1 win. Photos 18. Known for. Days of Thunder. 6.1. Producer. 1990. The Rock. 7.4. Producer (produced by) 1996.
- January 1, 1
- Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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The Rock is a 1996 action thriller directed by Michael Bay and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. The DVD features commentary, interviews, special effects, outtakes, and more.
Jun 4, 2021 · The Rock, released in 1996, was the final film produced by Don Simpson, who died six months later. It was a high-concept, high-octane, and hilarious action movie starring Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery as a chemical weapons expert and a secret agent who must stop a mercenary attack on Alcatraz.
