Donald Clarence 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). His films would go on to earn $3 billion worldwide.
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Full name at birth | Donald Clarence Simpson
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Claim to fame | Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, The Rock
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Date of birth | 29 October 1943
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Place of birth | Seattle, Washington, USA
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Date of death | 19 January 1996
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Age | 52 (age at death)
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Place of death | Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death | Drug-related heart failure
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Occupation | Film producer, screenwriter, actor
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High school | West Anchorage High School
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University | University of Oregon, B.S. 1967
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Don Simpson is known for his role in the TV series Behind Closed Doors (2016) as Self.
He is also known for his role in the TV series Minty Comedic Arts (2015) as Self.
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