Information about Jerry Bruckheimer
| Jerry Bruckheimer | |
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| Birth name | Jerome Leon Bruckheimer |
| Born | September 21 1945 Detroit, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Notable works | Top Gun The Rock Armageddon Enemy of the State The Amazing Race Black Hawk Down Pirates of the Caribbean King Arthur National Treasure |
Jerome Leon Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1945) is a film and television producer in the genre of action, drama, and science fiction. His best known television series are and The Amazing Race. His best known movies include Top Gun, The Rock, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, Black Hawk Down, Pirates of the Caribbean, King Arthur, and National Treasure.
Biography
Early life
Bruckheimer was born in Detroit, Michigan to Jewish immigrants from Germany. He attended Mumford High School (Michigan) in Detroit and graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Arizona.A film buff at an early age with an interest in photography, Bruckheimer would take snapshots when he had the opportunity. After college, Bruckheimer moved to New York City where he worked in the mail room of an advertising agency. Eventually, Bruckheimer segued into commercial producing when he got wind of an opportunity to produce a motion picture. Subsequently, Bruckheimer moved to Los Angeles.
Producing television and films
During the 1980s and 1990s, he was a co-producer with Don Simpson of a string of highly successful Hollywood films for Paramount Pictures. His first big hit was with 1983's Flashdance, and he had a number of others including the Beverly Hills Cop films, Top Gun, and Days of Thunder. The Rock was the last film in which Bruckheimer collaborated with Simpson, due to Simpson's untimely death. Bruckheimer stipulated that The Rock be dedicated to the memory of Simpson (this fact is mentioned at the end of the movie).Despite the setback of the untimely death of Simpson in 1996, Bruckheimer has continued to produce a large number of action movies often working with director Michael Bay for several hits including Armageddon. His other hit movies produced include Remember the Titans, Black Hawk Down and .
Since 1997 he has branched out into television, creating a number of police dramas of which has been the most successful. He has also produced the reality game show The Amazing Race.
Personal life
Bruckheimer has been married twice, and currently lives in Los Angeles with his second wife, Linda. In May 2006, he was honored with a doctor of fine arts degree from the University of Arizona's College of Fine Arts. He is also one of the few Hollywood personalities who supports President Bush outspokenly. He has, however, donated more money to Democratic candidates. His nickname is Mr. Blockbuster.Filmography (producer)
Films
Upcoming:- Knights Of Glory (2010) (with Spyglass Entertainment and Disney)
- The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless (2009)
- Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
- Sins of the Round Table (2008)
- Ballers (2008)
- (2008) (with Disney)
- G-Force (2008)
- (2007) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- (2007) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- (2006) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- Déjà Vu (2006) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Glory Road (2006) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- National Treasure (2004) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- King Arthur (2004) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- (2003) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- Bad Boys 2 (2003) (with Columbia Pictures)
- Veronica Guerin (2003) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Kangaroo Jack (2003) (with Warner Bros.)
- Bad Company (2002) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Black Hawk Down (2001) (with Revolution Studios)
- Pearl Harbor (2001) (with Touchstone)
- Remember the Titans (2000) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
- Coyote Ugly (2000) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Enemy of the State (1998) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Armageddon (1998) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Con Air (1997) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- The Rock (1996) (with Hollywood Pictures)
- Dangerous Minds (1995) (with Hollywood Pictures)
- Crimson Tide (1995) (with Hollywood Pictures)
- Bad Boys (1995) (with Columbia Pictures)
- The Ref (1994) (with Touchstone Pictures)
- Days of Thunder (1990) (with Paramount Pictures)
- Beverly Hills Cop 2 (1987) (with Paramount Pictures)
- Top Gun (1986) (with Paramount Pictures)
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) (with Paramount Pictures)
- Thief of Hearts (1984)
- Flashdance (1983) (with Paramount Pictures)
- Young Doctors in Love (1982)
- Cat People (1982)
- Thief (1981)
- Defiance (1980)
- American Gigolo (1980) (with Paramount Pictures)
- March or Die (1977)
- Farewell, My Lovely (1975)
- Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins (1975) (associate producer)
- The Culpepper Cattle Company (1972) (associate producer)
Television
TV movie
- Fearless (2004) TV Movie (co-producer, exec. producer)
- Swing Vote (1999) TV Movie (exec. producer)
- Max Q (1998) TV Movie (exec. producer)
Reality television
- The Amazing Race (2001-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
Comedy
- Modern Men (2006) TV series (exec. producer)
Drama
- Justice (2006) TV Series (exec. producer)
- E-Ring (2005-2006) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Close to Home (2005-2007) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Just Legal (2005-2006) TV Series (exec. producer)
- (2004-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Skin (2003) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Cold Case (2003-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Profiles from the Front Line (2003) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Without a Trace (2002-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
- (2002-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
- (1999-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
- Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997-1998) TV Series (exec. producer)
See also
- Don Simpson (fellow producer and Bruckheimer's former business partner)
- Action film
- Drama film
- Science fiction film
- Executive producer
- Television producer
- Entertainment industry
- Television series
External links
- Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Jerry Bruckheimer at the Internet Movie Database
- Interview, 1/12/06, LIFETEEN.com
- Bruckheimer has a Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream IV tail number N477JB.
- Jerry Bruckheimer interview
- YouTube: Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Eisner discuss 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.
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Top Gun is a 1986 American film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.
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Top Gun is a 1986 American film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.
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Screenplay
Jonathan Hensleigh
J.J. Abrams
Story
Robert Roy Pool
Jonathan Hensleigh
Adaptation
Tony Gilroy
Shane Salerno
Starring Bruce Willis
Ben Affleck
Liv Tyler
Billy Bob Thornton
Will Patton
Steve Buscemi
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J.J. Abrams
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Robert Roy Pool
Jonathan Hensleigh
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Tony Gilroy
Shane Salerno
Starring Bruce Willis
Ben Affleck
Liv Tyler
Billy Bob Thornton
Will Patton
Steve Buscemi
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Enemy of the State is a 1998 thriller film about a group of rogue NSA agents who murder a Congressman, and then try to cover up the murder by destroying evidence and intimidating witnesses.
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Enemy of the State is a 1998 thriller film about a group of rogue NSA agents who murder a Congressman, and then try to cover up the murder by destroying evidence and intimidating witnesses.
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The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants strive to arrive first at the end of each leg of the race to avoid the possibility of elimination.
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Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. It depicts the Battle of Mogadishu, which was part of the U.S.
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Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. It depicts the Battle of Mogadishu, which was part of the U.S.
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Pirates of the Caribbean is a series of three adventure films directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. They are based on a Walt Disney theme park ride of the same name.
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King Arthur is a film first released in the United States on June 28, 2004, dubbed as "The Untold True Story That Inspired The Legend" by Touchstone Pictures.
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King Arthur is a film first released in the United States on June 28, 2004, dubbed as "The Untold True Story That Inspired The Legend" by Touchstone Pictures.
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The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of Romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries.
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The Amazing Race is a reality television game show in which teams of two race around the world in competition with other teams. Contestants strive to arrive first at the end of each leg of the race to avoid the possibility of elimination.
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Top Gun is a 1986 American film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.
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Top Gun is a 1986 American film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures. The screenplay was written by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.
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Screenplay
Jonathan Hensleigh
J.J. Abrams
Story
Robert Roy Pool
Jonathan Hensleigh
Adaptation
Tony Gilroy
Shane Salerno
Starring Bruce Willis
Ben Affleck
Liv Tyler
Billy Bob Thornton
Will Patton
Steve Buscemi
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Jonathan Hensleigh
J.J. Abrams
Story
Robert Roy Pool
Jonathan Hensleigh
Adaptation
Tony Gilroy
Shane Salerno
Starring Bruce Willis
Ben Affleck
Liv Tyler
Billy Bob Thornton
Will Patton
Steve Buscemi
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Enemy of the State is a 1998 thriller film about a group of rogue NSA agents who murder a Congressman, and then try to cover up the murder by destroying evidence and intimidating witnesses.
..... Click the link for more information.
Enemy of the State is a 1998 thriller film about a group of rogue NSA agents who murder a Congressman, and then try to cover up the murder by destroying evidence and intimidating witnesses.
..... Click the link for more information.
IMDb profile
Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. It depicts the Battle of Mogadishu, which was part of the U.S.
..... Click the link for more information.
Black Hawk Down is a 2001 film by Ridley Scott, based on the book Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War by Mark Bowden. It depicts the Battle of Mogadishu, which was part of the U.S.
..... Click the link for more information.
Pirates of the Caribbean is a series of three adventure films directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. They are based on a Walt Disney theme park ride of the same name.
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All Movie Guide profile
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King Arthur is a film first released in the United States on June 28, 2004, dubbed as "The Untold True Story That Inspired The Legend" by Touchstone Pictures.
..... Click the link for more information.
IMDb profile
King Arthur is a film first released in the United States on June 28, 2004, dubbed as "The Untold True Story That Inspired The Legend" by Touchstone Pictures.
..... Click the link for more information.
For the 2004 film, see .
The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of Romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries.
..... Click the link for more information.
City of Detroit
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Nickname: Motor City, Motown, Rock City, The D
Motto: "Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus"
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Motto: "Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus"
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