Don Simpson

Donald Clarence Don 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 Their films would go on to earn 3 billion In 1985 and again in 1988 he and his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer were named Producers of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners