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 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 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. is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Detroit redirects here. ... This article is about the U.S. State. ... 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 Rock (1996) is an action movie that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco Bay area. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed compared to the rest of the article. ... Enemy of the State is a 1998 film written by David Marconi, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Tony Scott, and starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet and Regina King. ... CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... This article is about the reality show format in general. ... 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. ... The Pirates of the Caribbean films are a trilogy of pirate adventure films directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. ... 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. ... 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. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... A film producer creates the conditions for making movies. ... The primary role of a television producer is to coordinate and control all aspects of production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking. ... A genre [], (French: kind or sort from Greek: γένος (genos)) is a loose set of criteria for a category of literary composition; the term is also used for any other form of art or utterance. ... Look up Action film in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A drama film is a film that depends mostly on in-depth character development, interaction, and highly emotional themes. ... Science fiction film is a film genre that uses speculative, science-based depictions of imaginary phenomena such as extra-terrestrial lifeforms, alien worlds, and time travel, often along with technological elements such as futuristic spacecraft, robots, or other technologies. ... CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... This article is about the reality show format in general. ... 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 Rock (1996) is an action movie that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco Bay area. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed compared to the rest of the article. ... Enemy of the State is a 1998 film written by David Marconi, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Tony Scott, and starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet and Regina King. ... 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. ... The Pirates of the Caribbean films are a trilogy of pirate adventure films directed by Gore Verbinski, written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. ... 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. ... 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. ...

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. Detroit redirects here. ... For other uses, see Jew (disambiguation). ... Samuel C. Mumford High School is a secondary school in Detroit, Michigan. ... Psychological science redirects here. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ...

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. Photography [fÓ™tÉ‘grÓ™fi:],[foÊŠtÉ‘grÓ™fi:] is the process of recording pictures by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses see film (disambiguation) Film refers to the celluliod media on which movies are printed Film — also called movies, the cinema, the silver screen, moving pictures, photoplays, picture shows, flicks, or motion pictures, — is a field that encompasses motion pictures as an art form or as... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ...

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). The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... A film producer creates the conditions for making movies. ... Donald Clarence Simpson (October 29, 1943 - January 19, 1996) was an American film producer. ... Greetings from Hollywood Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., that extends from Vermont Avenue on the east to just beyond Laurel Canyon Boulevard above Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards on the west; the north to south boundary east of La Brea Avenue... Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and distribution company, based in Hollywood, California. ... // February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Lets Spend the Night Together opens in New York North Americas Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi Tootsie Trading Places, starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy WarGames, starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy Superman III Flashdance Staying Alive Octopussy Mr. ... Flashdance is a musical and romance film released in April 1983. ... Beverly Hills Cop (1984) is an American comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring Eddie Murphy. ... Top Gun is a 1986 American film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer in association with Paramount Pictures. ... Days of Thunder is an auto racing drama film released in 1990 by producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and director Tony Scott. ... The Rock (1996) is an action movie that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island, and the San Francisco Bay area. ...

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 Pirates of the Caribbean. Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American film director and producer. ... This article or section contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed compared to the rest of the article. ... Remember the Titans is an American drama film released in 2000. ... 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. ... Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a movie of adventure and romance set in the Caribbean during the seventeenth century. ...

Since 1997 he has branched out into television, creating a number of police dramas of which CSI: Crime Scene Investigation has been the most successful. He has also produced the reality game show The Amazing Race. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is a popular Alliance Atlantis/CBS police procedural television series, running since October 2000, about a team of forensic scientists. ... Quiz show redirects here. ... This article is about the reality show format in general. ...

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. Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the forty-third and current President of the United States of America, originally inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic...

Filmography (producer)

Films

Upcoming:

• Knights Of Glory (2010) (with Spyglass Entertainment and Disney)
• The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless (2009)
• Bad Boys III (2009)
• Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
• Sins of the Round Table (2008)
• Ballers (2008)
• Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2008) (with Disney)
• G-Force (2008)
• National Treasure: The Book of Secrets (2007) (with Walt Disney Pictures)

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• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) (with Walt Disney Pictures)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (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)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (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)

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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)

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Reality television

• The Amazing Race (2001-present) TV Series (exec. producer)

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Comedy

• Modern Men (2006) TV series (exec. producer)

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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)
• CSI: NY (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)
• CSI: Miami (2002-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (1999-present) TV Series (exec. producer)
• Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997-1998) TV Series (exec. producer)

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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

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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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References

Vietnam Veterans Against War in Iraq [1] 'Black Hawk Down -- Slick Propaganda for the U.S. War Machine' Date unknown