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David R. Ellis

Known for: Directing

Biography: 1952-09-08

Deathday: 2013-01-07 (60 years old)

Biography

David Richard Ellis (September 8, 1952 - January 7, 2013) was an American filmmaker, actor and stuntman. He is most known for directing "Final Destination 2" (2003), "Cellular" (2004), "Snakes on a Plane" (2006) and "Shark Night 3D" (2011).

Filmography

all 116

Movies 114

Director 46

self 4

TV Shows 2

Second Unit Director

Winter's Tale (2014)

Movie

Second Unit Director

47 Ronin (2013)

Movie

6.06

Second Unit Director

R.I.P.D. (2013)

Movie

7.19

Director

Shark Night 3D (2011)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Cop Out (2010)

Movie

Director

The Final Destination (2009)

Movie

6.13

Director

Asylum (2008)

Movie

Director

Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Movie

5.33

Self - Director

Pure Venom: The Making of "Snakes on a Plane" (2006)

Movie

Director

Cellular (2004)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

Movie

4.09

Second Unit Director

The Matrix Reloaded (2003)

Movie

6.41

Director

Final Destination 2 (2003)

Movie

5.52

Self

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Movie

7.17

Second Unit Director

Rock Star (2001)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Just Visiting (2001)

Movie

2.67

Second Unit Director

Exit Wounds (2001)

Movie

Second Unit Director

The Kid (2000)

Movie

3.4

Second Unit Director

The Perfect Storm (2000)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Ride with the Devil (1999)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Blue Streak (1999)

Movie

4.25

Second Unit Director

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Movie

5.68

Second Unit Director

Soldier (1998)

Movie

5.45

Second Unit Director

Holy Man (1998)

Movie

Second Unit Director

The Negotiator (1998)

Movie

6.17

Second Unit Director

Sphere (1998)

Movie

6.63

Second Unit Director

Desperate Measures (1998)

Movie

Second Unit Director

The Devil's Own (1997)

Movie

Stunts

Harriet the Spy (1996)

Movie

Director

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Waterworld (1995)

Movie

6.03

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

The Jungle Book (1994)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Movie

5.93

Second Unit Director

Blank Check (1994)

Movie

5.56

Second Unit Director

My Father the Hero (1994)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Iron Will (1994)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

Movie

5.66

Stunt Coordinator

The Man Without a Face (1993)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

Sliver (1993)

Movie

Stunts

Warlock: The Armageddon (1993)

Movie

4.74

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

Body of Evidence (1993)

Movie

Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator

Made in America (1993)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Forever Young (1992)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Whispers in the Dark (1992)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

Patriot Games (1992)

Movie

5.64

Second Unit Director

Thunderheart (1992)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

Kuffs (1992)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

The Addams Family (1991)

Movie

6.46

Stunt Coordinator

Tennessee Nights (1991)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Life Stinks (1991)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Misery (1990)

Movie

4.9

Stunt Coordinator

The Freshman (1990)

Movie

Stunts

Ghost Dad (1990)

Movie

Stunts

Days of Thunder (1990)

Movie

3.29

Stunt Coordinator

Impulse (1990)

Movie

Stunts

Catchfire (1990)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

The Last of the Finest (1990)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Everybody Wins (1990)

Movie

Stunts

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)

Movie

Ski Lodge Killer #3

Blind Fury (1989)

Movie

Stunts

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Movie

5.52

Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator

Warlock (1989)

Movie

4.45

Stunts

Road House (1989)

Movie

7.5

Stunt Coordinator

Baywatch (1989)

6.31

Stunts

She's Out of Control (1989)

Movie

Stunts

Dead Bang (1989)

Movie

Jersey

The Mighty Quinn (1989)

Movie

Stunts

Gleaming the Cube (1989)

Movie

Stunts

The Presidio (1988)

Movie

Daniel's Father

Anna (1987)

Movie

Stunts

Real Men (1987)

Movie

Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator / Stunts

Fatal Attraction (1987)

Movie

8.67

Stunt Coordinator

Burglar (1987)

Movie

Stunts

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Movie

6.02

Stunt Coordinator

Critical Condition (1987)

Movie

Stunts

The Wraith (1986)

Movie

Second Unit Director

Condor (1986)

Movie

Stunts

A Fine Mess (1986)

Movie

5.67

Stunts

Out of Bounds (1986)

Movie

Stunts

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Gorky Park (1983)

Movie

Stunts

Scarface (1983)

Movie

6.57

Stunts

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

Movie

5.65

Stunts

Private School (1983)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Second Thoughts (1983)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)

Movie

5.27

Stunts

Lookin' to Get Out (1982)

Movie

Stunts

The Beastmaster (1982)

Movie

4.5

Stunts

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Movie

6.67

Stunts

MegaForce (1982)

Movie

Opponent

Rocky III (1982)

Movie

5.97

Stunts

Taps (1981)

Movie

6.5

Stunts

Sharky's Machine (1981)

Movie

Stunt Double

Nice Dreams (1981)

Movie

4.66

Stunts

S.O.B. (1981)

Movie

Stunts

Take This Job and Shove It (1981)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

King of the Mountain (1981)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Back Roads (1981)

Movie

Stunts

Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)

Movie

5.34

Stunt Coordinator

Carny (1980)

Movie

Stunts

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979)

Movie

Stunt Coordinator

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Movie

Stunts

Hooper (1978)

Movie

Stunts

Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978)

Movie

6.33

Stunt Driver

Deathsport (1978)

Movie

Stunt Driver

Game of Death (1978)

Movie

Bar Patron #1

Heroes (1977)

Movie

Stunts

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Movie

5.19

Stunts

Bound for Glory (1976)

Movie

Stunts

Baby Blue Marine (1976)

Movie

Ludwig

Wonder Woman (1975)

David (Student)

The Strongest Man in the World (1975)

Movie

3.44

Self

Dialing Up "Cellular"

Movie

Self

Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

Movie

Information

Known For
Directing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1952-09-08

Deathday
2013-01-07 (60 years old)

Birth Name
David Richard Ellis

Birth Place
Santa Monica, United States

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
David Richard Ellis, David Ellis

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Last updated: 2024-12-03

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1 TV Show

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1 TV Show

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1 TV Show

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1 TV Show

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