The 50 Wealthiest Angelenos: Jerry Bruckheimer #45

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#45 – Jerry Bruckheimer

Net Worth: $600 million

Last year: Not on List

Age: 63

Residence: Malibu

Source of Wealth: Movie and television production



The Money:

New to list, Bruckheimer is biggest producer in Hollywood not named Steven Spielberg. Net worth conservatively estimated at $600 million based on producer fees for film and television work. Said to receive 7.5 percent of the top dollar gross for his films, which have generated more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office. Television has become a second big source of income over last decade. His three ?SI?shows have gone into syndication, with episodes generating more than $1 million each.


Buzz:

Action film producer has been one of biggest bright spots for Walt Disney Co. ?irates of the Caribbean?trilogy has brought in more than $2.6 billion at the worldwide box office, with fourth installment planned. Bruckheimer has taken his story-telling ability to small screen with hits such as ?SI: Crime Scene Investigation,?and spin-offs ?SI: Miami?and ?SI: NY.?Won multiple Emmy Awards for his ?mazing Race?reality TV series. Now getting involved with video games with his new Santa Monica game development studio. Early in career, Bruckheimer teamed with the late Don Simpson. The pair? 14-year tumultuous partnership produced hits such as ?everly Hills Cop?and ?op Gun.?Split with troubled Simpson shortly before his death by drug overdose in 1996. Ventured out on own, setting up Jerry Bruckheimer Films with its iconic lightning bolt logo. Born in Detroit to German-Jewish immigrants, is avid hockey fan and holds annual celebrity charity game. Has shown interest in owning National Hockey League team and could become partner in Las Vegas franchise if league decides to expand. One of Hollywood? few Republican Party contributors. Married to novelist Linda Bruckheimer. Couple owns 1,500-acre Kentucky farm, 400-acre Ojai ranch and Malibu home. Also has $46 million Gulfstream IV jet.

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