Jerry Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer who has a net worth of $1 billion. He officially became a billionaire in March 2019. One of Hollywood's most prolific and successful producers, Jerry Bruckheimer clearly has the "Midas' Touch" when it comes to box office receipts. Not only has he been successful on the large screen, he also produced some of television's most successful series as well. Films, and other projects he has produced, have won six Academy Awards (with 41 nominations), five Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, seventeen Emmy Awards (with 77 nominations), and four People's Choice Awards, among many other honors. A short list of the projects he has produced, gives a clear indication of his gift for knowing what people want to see. 

He is known for working with big studios such as Disney and Paramount, and he also produces TV series alongside Warner Bros. and CBS.

Simpson + Bruckheimer

Jerry Bruckheimer began his career as a film producer in the 1970s, starting with films like Farewell, My Lovely and March or Die. Throughout the 80s and 90s, he formed a close business connection with Paramount Studios, working hand in hand with producer Don Simpson. They kicked off their business relationship with the 1980s smash hit Flashdance, which raked in $95 million at the box office. He tripled that number with 80s blockbusters Top Gun and Beverly Hills Cop.

As of this writing, his film have grossed around $12 billion worldwide. That makes him the third highest-grossing producer in film history behind Kathleen Kennedy – $12.9 billion (Star Wars) and Kevin Feige – $22 billion (Marvel movies).

The key players of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series are Johhny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow,  Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightly) and Geoffrey Rush as Captain Hector Barbossa, with Orlando Bloom as Will Turner.

The Pirates of the Caribbean stories follow the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) on a quest for treasure, the fountain of youth with Joshamee Gibbs (Kevin McNally), and restitution from various curses relating to gold and silver coins, all the while evading the British Royal Navy, and Commodore James Norrington (Jack Davenport), ending with Carina Smyth (daughter of Hector Barbossa, Kaya Scodelario) and Henry Turner (son of Will and Elizabeth, Brenton Thwaites) taking a shine to each other against (Javier Bardem) Armando Salazar, who is seeking revenge.

Pirates of the Caribbean was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer with directors Gore Verbinski, Rob Marshall, Joachim Rønning, and Espen Sandberg. The series was primarily written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio.

ABOUT JERRY

Jerry Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer. He is known for producing big-budget, action-oriented films, such as the Beverly Hills Cop, Bad Boys, Pirates of the Caribbean, and National Treasure franchises. Bruckheimer's films have grossed over $12 billion worldwide, making him one of the most successful producers in Hollywood history.

Some of Jerry Bruckheimer's most notable films:

Flashdance (1983)
Top Gun (1986)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
The Rock (1996)
Con Air (1997)
Armageddon (1998)
Enemy of the State (1998)
Black Hawk Down (2001)
Pearl Harbor (2001)
Kangaroo Jack (2003)
Veronica Guerin (2003)
King Arthur (2004)
Glory Road (2006)
Deja Vu (2006)
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009)
G-Force (2009)

Bruckheimer has also produced several successful television series, including:

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Cold Case (2003–2010)
The Amazing Race (2001–present)
Dark Blue (2009–2010)
The Forgotten (2009)

Bruckheimer has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Picture: for Flashdance, Top Gun, and Black Hawk Down. He has also received numerous other awards and honors, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama for CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for Without a Trace.

Bruckheimer is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is also a recipient of the ShoWest Producer of the Year Award and the David O. Selznick Lifetime Achievement Award.

Bruckheimer is a successful and influential figure in the film and television industry. He is known for his ability to produce big-budget, action-oriented films that appeal to a wide audience. He is also a respected television producer, and his shows have been praised for their high quality and entertainment value. Bruckheimer is a true visionary who has made a significant contribution to the world of entertainment.

Kiera Knightly as Miss Elizabeth Swann in an absolutely stunning outfit

Maties, please use our A-Z to navigate this site or return HOME me hearties.