Production jerry bruckheimer biography

American film production company

Jerry Bruckheimer Films Inc. (JBF) is an American independentfilm production company formed by Jerry Bruckheimer in 1995, after cutting his ties with film producer Don Simpson before his death in 1996.^[1][2] It produces blockbuster films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.

Logo

The production logo of the company shows a tree without leaves, on which leaves appear when struck by lightning. As the camera pans out, the name "Jerry Bruckheimer Films" appears. The tree was modeled after an oak on a Kentucky property owned by Bruckheimer. According to Bruckheimer, the lightning bolt that strikes the tree symbolizes "the power of an idea".^[3]

History

Longtime producer Jerry Bruckheimer co-founded Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films in 1983 with Don Simpson; it was initially an affiliate production company of Paramount Pictures.^[4] Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Toggle share options XIWI