Don Simpson

Donald Clarence Simpson (October 29, 1943 – January 19, 1996) was an American film producer, screenwriter, and actor. Simpson and his producing partner Jerry Bruckheimer produced hit films such as ''Flashdance'' (1983), ''Beverly Hills Cop'' (1984), ''Top Gun'' (1986), and ''The Rock'' (1996). At the time of his death in 1996, Simpson's films' total gross was $3 billion worldwide. Provided by Wikipedia