Donald Clarence Simpson net worth is
$500,000
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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 worldwide.
| Full Name | Donald Clarence Simpson |
| Net Worth | $500,000 |
| Date Of Birth | October 29, 1943 |
| Died | 1996-01-19 |
| Death Cause | Drug-related heart failure |
| Place Of Birth | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Occupation | Film producer, screenwriter, actor |
| Profession | Producer, Actor, Writer |
| Education | University of Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Nicknames | Don Simpson, Simpson, Don |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| # | Quote |
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| 1 | [on having to explain why your movie failed] It's not how you play the game, it's how you place the blame. |
| 2 | We have no obligation to make history. We have no obligation to make art. We have no obligation to make a statement. Our obligation is to make money. |
| 3 | To make money, it may be important to win the Academy Award, for it might mean another ten million dollars at the box office. |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Had a talent for deciphering key on-screen moments in a script. Moments in a wide-release picture known as 'The Hollywood Moment'. |
| 2 | Helped one of his bodyguards, Vic Manni, start his acting career. Simpson hired Manni after he was threatened by the mafia. |
| 3 | One of the reasons he went from being a Paramount executive to a producer is because of his drug use. Once, he reportedly passed out during a meeting. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, University of Oregon, 1969 |
| 6 | He was portrayed as a sinister frequent call girl abuser in the book "You'll Never Make Love in This Town Again" by four ex-call girls (Liza, Robin, Tiffany and Linda). |
All pictures
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Rock | 1996 | producer | |
| Dangerous Minds | 1995 | producer | |
| Crimson Tide | 1995 | producer | |
| Bad Boys | 1995 | producer | |
| The Ref | 1994 | executive producer | |
| Days of Thunder | 1990 | producer | |
| Beverly Hills Cop II | 1987 | producer | |
| Top Gun | 1986 | producer | |
| Beverly Hills Cop | 1984 | producer | |
| Thief of Hearts | 1984 | producer | |
| Flashdance | 1983 | producer | |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Days of Thunder | 1990 | | Aldo Bennedetti |
| Cannonball! | 1976 | | Assistant District Attorney (as Donald C. Simpson) |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Cannonball! | 1976 | screenplay - as Donald C. Simpson | |
| Aloha, Bobby and Rose | 1975 | uncredited | |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Rock | 1996 | in memory of | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Beverly Hills Cop II: Shakedown Music | 2002 | Video short | Himself |
| The Making of 'Crimson Tide' | 1995 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Charlie Rose | 1995 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Naked Hollywood | 1991 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| The Big Bang | 1989 | Documentary | The Filmmaker |
| Talking Pictures | 1988 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Today | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Media Show | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Making of 'Beverly Hills Cop II' | 1987 | Video short | Himself |
| Top Gun: Behind the Scenes | 1986 | Video short | Himself |
| Top Gun: Survival Training | 1986 | Video short | Himself |
Archive Footage
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 1988 | Showmanship Award | Publicists Guild of America | Motion Picture | |
Known for movies
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