Lary Simpson, who launched a career in entertainment law at Tri-Star Pictures before leaving legal practice to join older brother Don Simpson in motion picture production, died Jan. 25 of cancer at…
After the death of Don Simpson in 1996, Lary Simpson formed his own production company to develop projects initiated by his brother. In 2002, he was an executive producer on the feature filmwas originally developed by Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, was directed by Joel Schumacher and starred Anthony Hopkins and Chris Rock.
Lary Simpson also received Still Photography and Additional Thanks credits for his contributions to the documentary seriesIn 2003 Simpson and his wife Sally moved to Telluride, Colorado. Simpson created, funded and directed the Telluride Screenwriters’ Conference, and provided financial support for and served as a member of the Board of the La Jolla Playhouse.
In 2020 the couple moved to Connecticut to be closer to their children and grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Simpson is survived by son Tait Simpson and daughter Britt Simpson and their spouses; and three granddaughters, June, Olive and Penelope.
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