David R. Ellis
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 8, 1952 in Santa Monica, California, USA
- Died
- January 7, 2013
- Active Years
- 1975–2014 (40 Years)
- Total Credits
- 130 credits in database
Directing Born Sep 8, 1952 Died Jan 7, 2013 Santa Monica, California, USA 130 credits
Biography
David Richard Ellis was an American filmmaker, actor, and stuntman. Born on September 8, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, he had a career that included one hundred twenty known credits in the industry. As a director, he is best known for several feature films, including Final Destination 2 in 2003, Cellular in 2004, Snakes on a Plane in 2006, The Final Destination in 2009, and Shark Night 3D in 2011. He passed away on January 7, 2013, at the age of sixty.
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Career overview
David Richard Ellis was an American filmmaker, actor, and stuntman who was born on September 8, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, and passed away on January 7, 2013, at the age of sixty. During his career in the entertainment industry, he accumulated one hundred and twenty known credits. He became best known for his work as a director on several feature films released throughout the two thousands and early twenty-tens.
Among his most notable directorial projects are the horror and thriller films Final Destination 2, which was released in 2003, and The Final Destination, which followed in 2009. His directing filmography also includes the 2004 film Cellular, the 2006 film Snakes on a Plane, and the 2011 feature Shark Night 3D.
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Winter's Tale · Second Unit Director
47 Ronin · Second Unit DirectorR.I.P.D. · Second Unit Director
Shark Night 3D · Director
Cop Out · Second Unit DirectorBody Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
The Final Destination · Director
Asylum · Director
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesSnakes on a Set: Behind the ScenesThe Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'
Snakes on a Plane · DirectorPure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane
Just Like Heaven · Second Unit Director
Cellular · DirectorDialing Up "Cellular"
The Matrix Reloaded · Second Unit DirectorFinal Destination 2 · DirectorMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World · Second Unit DirectorBits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone · Second Unit DirectorExit Wounds · Second Unit DirectorRock Star · Second Unit DirectorJust Visiting · Second Unit Director
The Perfect Storm · Second Unit DirectorThe Kid · Second Unit Director
Deep Blue Sea · Second Unit DirectorBlue Streak · Second Unit DirectorRide with the Devil · Second Unit Director
Soldier · Second Unit DirectorThe Negotiator · Second Unit DirectorSphere · Second Unit DirectorDesperate Measures · Second Unit DirectorHoly Man · Second Unit Director
The Devil's Own · Second Unit Director
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco · DirectorHarriet the Spy · Stunts
Waterworld · Second Unit Director
Clear and Present Danger · Second Unit DirectorThe Jungle Book · Stunt CoordinatorThe Jungle Book · Second Unit DirectorBlank Check · Second Unit DirectorIron Will · Second Unit Director
Sliver · Stunt CoordinatorSliver · Second Unit DirectorThe Man Without a Face · Stunt CoordinatorBody of Evidence · Second Unit DirectorBody of Evidence · Stunt Coordinator
Patriot Games · Stunt CoordinatorPatriot Games · Second Unit DirectorThunderheart · Second Unit DirectorForever Young · Stunt CoordinatorKuffs · Stunt Coordinator
The Addams Family · Stunt CoordinatorLife Stinks · Stunt CoordinatorWild Hearts Can't Be Broken · Stunt Coordinator
Misery · Stunt CoordinatorDays of Thunder · StuntsCatchfire · StuntsThe Freshman · Stunt CoordinatorThe Last of the Finest · Stunt Coordinator
Baywatch · Stunt CoordinatorStar Trek V: The Final Frontier · StuntsRoad House · StuntsWarlock · Second Unit DirectorWarlock · Stunt Coordinator
The Presidio · Stunts
Lethal Weapon · StuntsFatal Attraction · Second Unit DirectorFatal Attraction · Stunt CoordinatorFatal Attraction · StuntsBurglar · Stunt Coordinator
The Wraith · StuntsA Fine Mess · StuntsOut of Bounds · StuntsCondor · Second Unit Director
To Live and Die in L.A. · Stunts
Scarface · StuntsNational Lampoon's Vacation · StuntsPrivate School · StuntsGorky Park · Stunt CoordinatorSecond Thoughts · Stunt Coordinator
Rocky IIIFast Times at Ridgemont High · StuntsAirplane II: The Sequel · Stunt CoordinatorThe Beastmaster · StuntsMegaForce · Stunts
Full Filmography
130 titles- Winter's Tale (2014) Second Unit Director
- 47 Ronin (2013) Second Unit Director
- R.I.P.D. (2013) Second Unit Director
- Shark Night 3D (2011) Director
- Cop Out (2010) Second Unit Director
- Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination" (2010) as Self
- The Final Destination (2009) Director
- Asylum (2008) Director
- Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles (2007) as Self
- Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes (2007) as Self
- The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' (2007) as Self
- Snakes on a Plane (2006) Director
- Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane (2006) as Self
- Just Like Heaven (2005) Second Unit Director
- Cellular (2004) Director
- Dialing Up "Cellular" (2004) as Self
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003) Second Unit Director
- Final Destination 2 (2003) Director
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) Second Unit Director
- Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003) as Self
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) Second Unit Director
- Exit Wounds (2001) Second Unit Director
- Rock Star (2001) Second Unit Director
- Just Visiting (2001) Second Unit Director
- The Perfect Storm (2000) Second Unit Director
- The Kid (2000) Second Unit Director
- Deep Blue Sea (1999) Second Unit Director
- Blue Streak (1999) Second Unit Director
- Ride with the Devil (1999) Second Unit Director
- Soldier (1998) Second Unit Director
- The Negotiator (1998) Second Unit Director
- Sphere (1998) Second Unit Director
- Desperate Measures (1998) Second Unit Director
- Holy Man (1998) Second Unit Director
- The Devil's Own (1997) Second Unit Director
- Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996) Director
- Harriet the Spy (1996) Stunts
- Waterworld (1995) Second Unit Director
- Clear and Present Danger (1994) Second Unit Director
- The Jungle Book (1994) Stunt Coordinator
- The Jungle Book (1994) Second Unit Director
- Blank Check (1994) Second Unit Director
- Iron Will (1994) Second Unit Director
- My Father the Hero (1994) Second Unit Director
- Sliver (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- Sliver (1993) Second Unit Director
- The Man Without a Face (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- Body of Evidence (1993) Second Unit Director
- Body of Evidence (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- Beethoven's 2nd (1993) Second Unit Director
- Made in America (1993) Second Unit Director
- Made in America (1993) Stunt Coordinator
- Warlock: The Armageddon (1993) Stunts
- Patriot Games (1992) Stunt Coordinator
- Patriot Games (1992) Second Unit Director
- Thunderheart (1992) Second Unit Director
- Forever Young (1992) Stunt Coordinator
- Kuffs (1992) Stunt Coordinator
- Kuffs (1992) Second Unit Director
- Whispers in the Dark (1992) Second Unit Director
- The Addams Family (1991) Stunt Coordinator
- Life Stinks (1991) Stunt Coordinator
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) Stunt Coordinator
- Misery (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- Days of Thunder (1990) Stunts
- Catchfire (1990) Stunts
- The Freshman (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- The Last of the Finest (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- The Last of the Finest (1990) Second Unit Director
- Ghost Dad (1990) Stunts
- Impulse (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- Everybody Wins (1990) Stunt Coordinator
- Baywatch (1989) Stunt Coordinator
- Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) Stunts
- Road House (1989) Stunts
- Warlock (1989) Second Unit Director
- Warlock (1989) Stunt Coordinator
- Blind Fury (1989) as Ski Lodge Killer #3
- Gleaming the Cube (1989) Stunts
- She's Out of Control (1989) Stunts
- The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Jersey
- Dead Bang (1989) Stunts
- Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) Stunts
- Tennessee Nights (1989) Stunt Coordinator
- The Presidio (1988) Stunts
- Lethal Weapon (1987) Stunts
- Fatal Attraction (1987) Second Unit Director
- Fatal Attraction (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Fatal Attraction (1987) Stunts
- Burglar (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Real Men (1987) Stunts
- Critical Condition (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Anna (1987) as Daniel's Father
- The Wraith (1986) Stunts
- A Fine Mess (1986) Stunts
- Out of Bounds (1986) Stunts
- Condor (1986) Second Unit Director
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Stunts
- Scarface (1983) Stunts
- National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) Stunts
- Private School (1983) Stunts
- Gorky Park (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- Second Thoughts (1983) Stunt Coordinator
- Rocky III (1982) as Opponent
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Stunts
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) Stunt Coordinator
- The Beastmaster (1982) Stunts
- MegaForce (1982) Stunts
- Lookin' to Get Out (1982) Stunts
- Taps (1981) Stunts
- Sharky's Machine (1981) Stunts
- Back Roads (1981) Stunt Coordinator
- Nice Dreams (1981) Stunt Double
- S.O.B. (1981) Stunts
- Take This Job and Shove It (1981) Stunts
- King of the Mountain (1981) Stunt Coordinator
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) Stunts
- Carny (1980) Stunt Coordinator
- Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979) Stunts
- Game of Death (1978) Stunt Driver
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Stunt Coordinator
- Hooper (1978) Stunts
- Hot Lead & Cold Feet (1978) Stunts
- Deathsport (1978) Stunt Driver
- Smokey and the Bandit (1977) Stunts
- Heroes (1977) as Bar Patron #1
- Bound for Glory (1976) Stunts
- Baby Blue Marine (1976) Stunts
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Ludwig
- The Strongest Man in the World (1975) as David (Student)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David R. Ellis best known for?
David R. Ellis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Winter's Tale (2014), 47 Ronin (2013), R.I.P.D. (2013), Shark Night 3D (2011).
When and where was David R. Ellis born?
David R. Ellis was born on September 8, 1952 in Santa Monica, California, USA. They passed away on January 7, 2013.
How many credits does David R. Ellis have?
David R. Ellis has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2014.
What is David R. Ellis's background in cinema and television?
David Richard Ellis was an American filmmaker, actor, and stuntman. Born on September 8, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, he had a career that included one hundred twenty known credits in the industry. As a director, he is best known for several feature films, including Final Destination 2 in 2003, Cellular in 2004, ...
David R. Ellis by the numbers
130credits
128films
2TV series
1975–2014active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Ludwig — aged about 22
- Rocky III (1982) as Opponent — aged about 29
- Blind Fury (1989) as Ski Lodge Killer #3 — aged about 36
- The Strongest Man in the World (1975) as David (Student) — aged about 22
- The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Jersey — aged about 36
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