Jerry Bruckheimer

Stephen Galloway interviewed Jerry in November 2003 for The Hollywood Reporter. When he was asked where does the name 'Bruckheimer' come from, he told Galloway that both his parents were born in Germany. They came to America in the twenties and met each other here. He also said they spoke German when they didn't want him to understand, but otherwise they spoke English in the home. He also revealed he is an only child.

When asked if there were any specific films that made him want to become a filmmaker, Jerry revealed he is I'm a big fan of David Lean. Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago are movies that were seminal films for him when he was growing up. He admires the filmmaking and the storytelling ability of Lean and Robert Bolt, so that's what he looks toward for inspiration.

According to Forbes (October 2006), the Los Angeles Times reports Jerry Bruckheimer and wife, Linda, have bought a nearly 400-acre ranch in Ventura County, California. The cost for the property was approximately $20 million.