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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).
- Drug-related heart failure
- University of Oregon, B.S. 1967
- 1975–1996
- West Anchorage High School
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.
- June 7, 1996
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
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- 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.
In 1996, Simpson produced The Rock (1996) starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage. The film brought in nearly $350 million worldwide at the box office, and set the video rental market record as the most-ordered film in history.
- October 29, 1943
- January 19, 1996
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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.
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.
