American film and television producer Jerome Leon "Jerry" Bruckheimer has accomplished an impressive array of successes within the realms of action, drama, and science fiction genres. Prior to embarking on his film producing career in the 1970s, Bruckheimer had a stint in the advertising industry, where he worked alongside director Dick Richards. This professional relationship had already yielded notable collaborations on films such as The Culpepper Cattle Company, Farewell, My Lovely, and March or Die. Bruckheimer then joined forces with Paul Schrader to produce two films, American Gigolo and Cat People, which garnered him recognition within the Hollywood community.
Bruckheimer's most renowned television series include the esteemed CSI franchise, comprising CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, and CSI: NY, as well as Eleventh Hour, Without a Trace, Cold Case, The Amazing Race, and Dark Blue. His film repertoire is equally impressive, boasting blockbuster hits such as Beverly Hills Cop, Top Gun, The Rock, Con Air, Coyote Ugly, Crimson Tide, Armageddon, Enemy of the State, Gone in 60 Seconds, Black Hawk Down, Pearl Harbor, Pirates of the Caribbean, G-Force, King Arthur, Prince of Persia, and the National Treasure franchise.
Throughout his illustrious career, Bruckheimer has had the privilege of working with prominent studios, including Paramount and Disney for his films, and Warner Bros. for many of his television series. As of 2010, he has produced an astonishing 40 feature films, solidifying his position as one of the most successful movie producers in the industry.
In his personal life, Bruckheimer has been married twice. His first wife was Bonnie Bruckheimer, and he is currently married to novelist Linda Bruckheimer. The couple resides in Los Angeles, where they also have a stepdaughter, Alexandra. In addition to their urban lifestyle, they also own two farms, one in Bloomfield, Kentucky, and another in Ojai, south of Santa Barbara.
