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Don Simpson (I) (1943–1996)


Don Simpson, one of the most highly regarded creative forces in the entertainment industry and one of the most successful producers of all time, was a filmmaker who loved movies. In the 1980s, he was responsible for some of entertainment's most popular and enduring motion pictures. In the 1990s, this exceptional and unique producer continued that tradition... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideProducer (11 titles)
1996 The Rock (producer)
 
1995 Dangerous Minds (producer)
 
1995 Crimson Tide (producer)
 
1995 Bad Boys (producer)
 
1994 The Ref (executive producer)
 
1990 Days of Thunder (producer)
 
1987 Beverly Hills Cop II (producer)
 
1986 Top Gun (producer)
 
1984 Beverly Hills Cop (producer)
 
1984 Thief of Hearts (producer)
 
1983 Flashdance (producer)
 
Show ShowActor (2 titles)
1976 Cannonball!
Assistant District Attorney (as Donald C. Simpson)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1976 Cannonball! (as Donald C. Simpson)
 
1975 Aloha Bobby and Rose (uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1996 The Rock (in memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
1995 The Charlie Rose Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
Episode dated 10 May 1995 (1995) … Himself - Guest
 
1995 The Making of 'Crimson Tide' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1991 Naked Hollywood (TV mini-series)
Himself
 
1989 The Big Bang (documentary)
The Filmmaker
 
1987 Today (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 July 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1996 The 68th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 

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Beverly Hills Cop II -- Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart and Rosewood investigate Chief Bogamil's near-fatal shooting and the series of "alphabet crimes" associated with it. Crimson Tide -- On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so.
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Personal Details


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1 Print Biography  | 4 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

Donald C. Simpson
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

To make money, it may be important to win the Academy Award, for it might mean another ten million dollars at the box office. See more »

Trivia:

He was reportedly very well read about the history of the movie business. He could stand at a spot in Los Angeles and recite something historic that happened there. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio