David R. Ellis
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1952-09-08
Day of Death
2013-01-07 (60 years old)
Place of Birth
Santa Monica, California, USA
David R. Ellis
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).
Known For
Acting
(2003)
(1989)
The Mighty Quinn
as Jersey
(1989)
Blind Fury
as Ski Lodge Killer #3
(1987)
Anna
as Daniel's Father
(1982)
Rocky III
as Opponent
(1977)
Heroes
as Bar Patron #1
(1975)
The Strongest Man in the World
as David (Student)
Crew
(2014)
Winter's Tale
Second Unit Director
(2013)
47 Ronin
Second Unit Director
(2013)
R.I.P.D.
Second Unit Director
(2011)
Shark Night 3D
Director
(2010)
Cop Out
Second Unit Director
(2009)
The Final Destination
Director
(2008)
Asylum
Director
(2006)
Snakes on a Plane
Director
(2005)
Just Like Heaven
Second Unit Director
(2004)
Cellular
Director
(2003)
Final Destination 2
Director
(2003)
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
(2003)
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Second Unit Director
(2001)
Rock Star
Second Unit Director
(2001)
Just Visiting
Second Unit Director
(2001)
Exit Wounds
Second Unit Director
(2001)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
(2000)
The Kid
Second Unit Director
(2000)
The Perfect Storm
Second Unit Director
(1999)
Blue Streak
Second Unit Director
(1999)
Ride with the Devil
Second Unit Director
(1999)
Deep Blue Sea
Second Unit Director
(1998)
Holy Man
Second Unit Director
(1998)
Soldier
Second Unit Director
(1998)
The Negotiator
Second Unit Director
(1998)
Sphere
Second Unit Director
(1998)
Desperate Measures
Second Unit Director
(1997)
The Devil's Own
Second Unit Director
(1996)
(1996)
Harriet the Spy
Stunts
(1995)
Waterworld
Second Unit Director
(1994)
The Jungle Book
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
(1994)
My Father the Hero
Second Unit Director
(1994)
Blank Check
Second Unit Director
(1994)
Iron Will
Second Unit Director
(1994)
Clear and Present Danger
Second Unit Director
(1993)
Made in America
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
(1993)
Body of Evidence
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
(1993)
The Man Without a Face
Stunt Coordinator
(1993)
Sliver
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
(1993)
Warlock: The Armageddon
Stunts
(1993)
Beethoven's 2nd
Second Unit Director
(1992)
Forever Young
Stunt Coordinator
(1992)
Kuffs
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
(1992)
Whispers in the Dark
Second Unit Director
(1992)
Patriot Games
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
(1992)
Thunderheart
Second Unit Director
(1991)
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Stunt Coordinator
(1991)
Tennessee Nights
Stunt Coordinator
(1991)
The Addams Family
Stunt Coordinator
(1991)
Life Stinks
Stunt Coordinator
(1990)
Misery
Stunt Coordinator
(1990)
The Freshman
Stunt Coordinator
(1990)
Impulse
Stunt Coordinator
(1990)
Days of Thunder
Stunts
(1990)
Ghost Dad
Stunts
(1990)
Catchfire
Stunts
(1990)
The Last of the Finest
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
(1990)
Everybody Wins
Stunt Coordinator
(1989)
Road House
Stunts
(1989)
(1989)
(1989)
She's Out of Control
Stunts
(1989)
Dead Bang
Stunts
(1989)
Gleaming the Cube
Stunts
(1989)
Warlock
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
(1988)
The Presidio
Stunts
(1987)
Lethal Weapon
Stunts
(1987)
Burglar
Stunt Coordinator
(1987)
Critical Condition
Stunt Coordinator
(1987)
Real Men
Stunts
(1987)
Fatal Attraction
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
(1986)
The Wraith
Stunts
(1986)
A Fine Mess
Stunts
(1986)
Out of Bounds
Stunts
(1986)
Condor
Second Unit Director
(1985)
To Live and Die in L.A.
Stunts
(1983)
Scarface
Stunts
(1983)
(1983)
Private School
Stunts
(1983)
Second Thoughts
Stunt Coordinator
(1983)
Gorky Park
Stunt Coordinator
(1982)
The Beastmaster
Stunts
(1982)
Airplane II: The Sequel
Stunt Coordinator
(1982)
Lookin' to Get Out
Stunts
(1982)
MegaForce
Stunts
(1982)
(1981)
Sharky's Machine
Stunts
(1981)
Taps
Stunts
(1981)
S.O.B.
Stunts
(1981)
(1981)
King of the Mountain
Stunt Coordinator
(1981)
Back Roads
Stunt Coordinator
(1981)
Nice Dreams
Stunt Double
(1980)
Smokey and the Bandit II
Stunts
(1980)
Carny
Stunt Coordinator
(1979)
(1978)
Game of Death
Stunt Driver
(1978)
Hooper
Stunts
(1978)
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Stunts
(1978)
Deathsport
Stunt Driver
(1978)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Stunt Coordinator
(1977)
Smokey and the Bandit
Stunts
(1976)
Bound for Glory
Stunts
(1976)
Baby Blue Marine
Stunts