Jerry Bruckheimer is definitely one of the biggest shot-callers in Hollywood. He has earned fame as a film & TV producer.
Early Accomplishments
After earning his psychology degree from University of Arizona, he followed his passion of photography and joined an advertising agency where he began making TV ads such as for Pepsi.
He left his job and started working on films in the 70s. He collaborated with Dick Richards to produce films like The Culpepper Cattle Company (1972) and Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
Best Known For
Known as “Mr. Blockbuster”, Jerry is the man behind several top grossing films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Bad Boys films, Armageddon (1998) and 12 Strong (2018).
He also serves as producer of the US version of The Amazing Race and over 20 TV series such as all 4 CSI series, Cold Case (2003-10), Eleventh Hour (2008-09) and Lucifer (2016-date).
Sexual Orientation
Jerry is straight and has been married writer Linda Cobb. He was previously married Bonnie Fishman. No one knows the duration of his marriages.
Family
He is born Jerome Leon as the only child of poor German immigrant parents, Ludwig and Anna (Alexander) Brückheimer. He is the stepfather of his wife’s daughter, Alexandra.
Religion
Jerry was born and raised by Jewish parents, hence practices Judaism.
Worth To Know
He was roommates with Don Simpson, his co-collaborator for box office hits in the 80s and 90s.
His legacy was immortalized after getting his Walk of Fame star in 2013.
His co-owned Seattle NHL team has been slated to begin playing in the 2021/22 league season.
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