Net Worth: | $1.5 Billion |
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Date of birth: | September 21, 1943 (80 years old) |
Gender: | Male |
Profession: | Film Producer |
Nationality: | — |
American film and television producer best known for the Pirates of the Caribbean and CSI franchises.
He earned a degree in psychology with a minor in algebra at the University of Arizona.
He was nicknamed Mr. Blockbuster for being one of the most successful producers of all time.
Career
Jerry Bruckheimer started his professional career in 1972, and since then, he has produced over 40 films, including dozens of television series.
Personal Life
He married twice, first to Bonnie Bruckheimer and then to Linda Bruckheimer. He has two sons named Blake and Will and a daughter named Alexandra.
He produced Pearl Harbor starring Ben Affleck.
Quotes
“I still that that movie-goers like the experience of leaving their homes and going to have a communal experience, especially in comedies or interactive things where you can get an audience reaction to.”
— Jerry Bruckheimer
“There are a lot of movies that inspire me to do what I do.”
— Jerry Bruckheimer
“I only make movies I want to go see.”
— Jerry Bruckheimer
“In TV we’ve used something that I love… it’s called process. I love process.”
— Jerry Bruckheimer
“Although, I think you look back and you try to learn from your mistakes.”
— Jerry Bruckheimer