Don Simpson

Don Simpson

American film producer, screenwriter, actor (1943–1996)
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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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Don Simpson was born on Friday, 29 October 1943 in Seattle, Washington, USA. His full name at birth was Donald Clarence Simpson. He was best known as a film/tv producer. Simpson's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Friday, 19 January 1996 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA at the age of 52. Don attended high school at West Anchorage High School. For university, he studied at University of Oregon, B.S. 1967. His zodiac star sign was Scorpio.

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Donald Clarence Simpson
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Flashdance, Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, The Rock
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Date of birth
29 October 1943
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Date of death
19 January 1996
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52 (age at death)
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Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Cause of death
Drug-related heart failure
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Film producer, screenwriter, actor
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West Anchorage High School
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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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