| Jerry Bruckheimer Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7¼ in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 21, 1943 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Linda Cobb Bruckheimer |
Jerry Bruckheimer is an American producer who is renowned for being one of the most prolific producers ever in the history of Hollywood. He has such highest-grossing films to his credit as Top Gun (1986), Crimson Tide (1995), American Gigolo (1980), Con Air (1997), Flashdance (1983), Enemy of the State (1998), Armageddon (1998), The Rock (1996), Bad Boys (1995), Remember the Titans (2000), Pearl Harbor (2001), Black Hawk Down (2001), Bad Boys for Life (2020), Top Gun: Maverick (2022) as well as beloved film franchises like the Beverly Hills Cop, Pirates of the Caribbean, and National Treasure.
Born Name
Jerome Leon Bruckheimer
Nick Name
Jerry, Mr. Outside
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nationality
Education
He studied at Detroit’s Mumford High School and graduated in 1961 at the age of 17 years.
Moreover, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a minor in algebra from the University of Arizona.
Occupation
Producer
Family
- Father – Ludwig Bruckheimer (Salesman)
- Mother – Anna Alexander (Bookkeeper)
Net Worth
In 2023, Jerry Bruckheimer’s net worth was $1 billion according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 7¼ in or 171 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jerry Bruckheimer has dated –
- Bonnie Fishman (1969-1974) – He was married to Bonnie Fishman, who is a successful producer in her own right, from 1969 until their divorce in 1974.
- Linda Cobb Bruckheimer (1993-Present) – On April 9, 1993, the Hollywood producer wed Linda Cobb, who works as an editor, philanthropist, and novelist. The couple does not have any children together, but Jerry is the stepfather of Linda’s daughter Alexandra.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short height
- Wide smile
Religion
Judaism
Jerry Bruckheimer Favorite Things
- Movies – The Godfather (1972), The 400 Blows (1959), Good Will Hunting (1997), The French Connection (1971)
Source – Wikipedia
Jerry Bruckheimer Facts
- He is the co-owner and co-founder of the hockey team called Seattle Kraken along with David Bonderman.
- Before setting his sights on Hollywood, Jerry worked at an advertising agency in Detroit and helped create high-quality commercials for brands such as Pepsi and Pontiac GTO.
- Between the years 2004 and 2009, he had 6 of his produced shows airing on television at the same time and raking in millions of viewers each week. These were CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Amazing Race, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, CSI: NY, and Without a Trace.
- As of 2023, Jerry is the only producer in Hollywood to have 2 of his films become the top two highest-grossing films over a single weekend: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and Bad Boys II (2003).
- His film Top Gun (1986), starring Tom Cruise, was selected by the Library of Congress to be included in the National Film Registry for being ‘culturally, historically or aesthetically’ significant.
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