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Jerry Bruckheimer is a film producer, film director and television producer. Jerry Bruckheimer was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States on September 21, 1943. The age as of 2026 is 83. Schooling on record includes Mumford High School and University of Arizona. Listed accolades include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jerry Bruckheimer is, to me, the patron saint of unapologetic popcorn cinema. The Detroit-born producer came up through advertising before partnering with Don Simpson to define the high-octane action blockbuster, and he never pretended to chase prestige over pleasure. I admire that clarity of purpose: his films exist to thrill, and they do. With multiple Emmys and a Walk of Fame star, he proved spectacle and commercial success aren't contradictions. Still working past eighty, he embodies a relentless showman's discipline. Whatever critics say about his bombast, I'd argue few people have entertained more global audiences more reliably.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Bruckheimer
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ブラッカイマー
- Reading
- じぇりー・ぶらっかいまー
- Born
- September 21, 1943 (age 83)
- Origin
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / television producer / executive producer / producer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Mumford High School
- University
- University of Arizona
Awards & achievements
- 2003 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
- 2004 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
- 2005 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
- 2006 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
- 2007 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality-Competition Program
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.jbfilms.com
- Xhttps://x.com/BRUCKHEIMERJB
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Bruckheimer
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q217037
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Bruckheimer born?
Born September 21, 1943 (age 83).
Where is Jerry Bruckheimer from?
Jerry Bruckheimer is from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
What does Jerry Bruckheimer do?
Jerry Bruckheimer works as film producer, film director, television producer, executive producer, producer.
How tall is Jerry Bruckheimer?
Jerry Bruckheimer is 173 cm.
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