Jerome Leon "Jerry" Bruckheimer (born September 21, 1943) is an American film and television producer. He has achieved great success in the genres of
action,
drama, and
science fiction. His best known television series are , , ,
Without a Trace,
Cold Case, and the U.S. version of
The Amazing Race. At one point, three of his TV series ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. ratings—a unique feat in television.