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 114
Movies 112
Director 46
self 4
TV Shows 2
Second Unit Director
Winter's Tale (2014)
Movie
10
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
6
Second Unit Director
Cop Out (2010)
Movie
6
Director
Asylum (2008)
Movie
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
Self - Director
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
7
Second Unit Director
Ride with the Devil (1999)
Movie
6
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
6
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
6
Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director
Sliver (1993)
Movie
2
Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director
Body of Evidence (1993)
Movie
6
Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator
Made in America (1993)
Movie
7
Stunt Coordinator
Forever Young (1992)
Movie
6
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
4
Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director
Kuffs (1992)
Movie
6
Stunt Coordinator
The Addams Family (1991)
Movie
6.46
Stunt Coordinator
Tennessee Nights (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
6
Stunts
Ghost Dad (1990)
Movie
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
Ski Lodge Killer #3
Blind Fury (1989)
Movie
Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator
Warlock (1989)
Movie
4.45
Stunt Coordinator
Baywatch (1989)
TV
6.31
Stunts
Dead Bang (1989)
Movie
Stunts
The Presidio (1988)
Movie
Daniel's Father
Anna (1987)
Movie
Stunts
Real Men (1987)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator / Stunts / Second Unit Director
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Movie
8.67
Stunt Coordinator
Burglar (1987)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Critical Condition (1987)
Movie
Stunts
The Wraith (1986)
Movie
6
Second Unit Director
Condor (1986)
Movie
Stunts
Scarface (1983)
Movie
6.57
Stunt Coordinator
Second Thoughts (1983)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Movie
5.27
Stunts
MegaForce (1982)
Movie
Opponent
Rocky III (1982)
Movie
5.97
Stunts
Taps (1981)
Movie
6.5
Stunt Double
Nice Dreams (1981)
Movie
4.66
Stunts
S.O.B. (1981)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
King of the Mountain (1981)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Back Roads (1981)
Movie
6
Stunt Coordinator
Carny (1980)
Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Movie
5
Stunts
Hooper (1978)
Movie
6
Stunt Driver
Deathsport (1978)
Movie
Stunt Driver
Game of Death (1978)
Movie
6
Bar Patron #1
Heroes (1977)
Movie
Ludwig
Wonder Woman (1975)
TV
8
David (Student)
The Strongest Man in the World (1975)
Movie
3.44
Ratings
Average 5.9
Based on 7.76 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1975
1983
1990
1986
2014
Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1952-09-08
Deathday2013-01-07 (60 years old)
Birth NameDavid Richard Ellis
Birth PlaceSanta Monica, California, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsDavid Richard Ellis, David Ellis
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