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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).
Biography. Awards. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Don Simpson (1943-1996) Producer. Actor. Writer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Mr. Simpson was an extravagant movie producer whose blockbusters Flashdance (1983), Beverly Hills Cop (1984), and Top Gun (1986) helped define the pop culture of the 1980s.
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Don Simpson was a successful and influential producer of pop culture hits in the 1980s and 1990s, such as Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop, and Top Gun. He died in 1996 of heart failure caused by a cocaine overdose, after a long partnership with Jerry Bruckheimer.
- October 29, 1943
- January 19, 1996
May 7, 2021 · May 7, 2021 6:30am. iHeart. EXCLUSIVE: The life and death of Don Simpson, the producer behind American Gigolo, Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop, and Top Gun, is the subject of a new podcast series...
May 30, 2022 · Producer Don Simpson kept beloved Variety columnist Army Archerd regularly apprised of the trajectory of “Top Gun.” Here it’s clear he was doing some proactive damage control on rumors that ...
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Feb 2, 1996 · The producer of Flashdance, Top Gun, and Bad Boys died of natural causes at his home in 1996. The article recounts his rise and fall in Hollywood, his partnership with Jerry Bruckheimer, and his struggles with drugs and weight.
Jan 21, 1996 · Don Simpson, the flamboyant Hollywood producer of such box-office hits as "Top Gun" and "Flashdance," was found dead on Friday afternoon at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He...
