David R. Ellis

DirectingDirectorActorCrew Sep 8 (died age 60) Santa Monica, California, USA 1975–2014 (39 year career)

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Biography

David Richard Ellis (September 8, 1952 - January 7, 2013) was an American filmmaker, actor and stuntman. He is best known for directing the films Final Destination 2 (2003), Cellular (2004), Snakes on a Plane (2006), The Final Destination (2009) and Shark Night 3D (2011).

Known For

Film

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Second Unit Director

Film

Scarface

Stunts

Film

The Matrix Reloaded

Second Unit Director

Film

Misery

Stunt Coordinator

Film

Lethal Weapon

Stunts

Film

The Addams Family

Stunt Coordinator

Film

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Second Unit Director

Film

Rocky III

Opponent

Filmography

Acting (8)

Movies (7)

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

as Self

The Mighty Quinn

as Jersey

Blind Fury

as Ski Lodge Killer #3

Anna

as Daniel's Father

Rocky III

as Opponent

Heroes

as Bar Patron #1

The Strongest Man in the World

1975

as David (Student)

6.1

Television (1)

Wonder Woman

1975

as Ludwig

7.0

Crew (116)

Movies (115)

Winter's Tale

Second Unit Director

47 Ronin

Second Unit Director

R.I.P.D.

Second Unit Director

Shark Night 3D

Director

Cop Out

Second Unit Director

The Final Destination

Director

Asylum

Director

Snakes on a Plane

Director

Just Like Heaven

Second Unit Director

Cellular

Director

The Matrix Reloaded

Second Unit Director

Final Destination 2

Director

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003

Second Unit Director

7.2

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Second Unit Director

Rock Star

Second Unit Director

Exit Wounds

Second Unit Director

Just Visiting

Second Unit Director

The Kid

Second Unit Director

The Perfect Storm

Second Unit Director

Blue Streak

Second Unit Director

Deep Blue Sea

Second Unit Director

Ride with the Devil

Second Unit Director

Sphere

Second Unit Director

The Negotiator

Second Unit Director

Soldier

Second Unit Director

Holy Man

Second Unit Director

Desperate Measures

Second Unit Director

The Devil's Own

Second Unit Director

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Director

Harriet the Spy

Stunts

Waterworld

Second Unit Director

My Father the Hero

Second Unit Director

Clear and Present Danger

Second Unit Director

The Jungle Book

Second Unit Director

The Jungle Book

Stunt Coordinator

Blank Check

Second Unit Director

Iron Will

Second Unit Director

The Man Without a Face

Stunt Coordinator

Sliver

Second Unit Director

Sliver

Stunt Coordinator

Body of Evidence

Second Unit Director

Body of Evidence

Stunt Coordinator

Made in America

Second Unit Director

Made in America

Stunt Coordinator

Beethoven's 2nd

Second Unit Director

Warlock: The Armageddon

Stunts

Patriot Games

Second Unit Director

Patriot Games

Stunt Coordinator

Forever Young

Stunt Coordinator

Kuffs

Second Unit Director

Kuffs

Stunt Coordinator

Thunderheart

Second Unit Director

Whispers in the Dark

Second Unit Director

The Addams Family

Stunt Coordinator

Life Stinks

Stunt Coordinator

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

Stunt Coordinator

Misery

Stunt Coordinator

Days of Thunder

Stunts

The Freshman

Stunt Coordinator

Catchfire

Stunts

Impulse

Stunt Coordinator

Ghost Dad

Stunts

Everybody Wins

Stunt Coordinator

The Last of the Finest

1990

Second Unit Director

5.9

The Last of the Finest

Stunt Coordinator

Road House

Stunts

Warlock

Second Unit Director

Warlock

Stunt Coordinator

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Stunts

Gleaming the Cube

Stunts

She's Out of Control

Stunts

Dead Bang

Stunts

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

Stunts

Tennessee Nights

Stunt Coordinator

The Presidio

Stunts

Lethal Weapon

Stunts

Real Men

Stunts

Fatal Attraction

Second Unit Director

Fatal Attraction

Stunt Coordinator

Fatal Attraction

Stunts

Burglar

Stunt Coordinator

Critical Condition

Stunt Coordinator

Out of Bounds

Stunts

The Wraith

Stunts

A Fine Mess

Stunts

Condor

Second Unit Director

To Live and Die in L.A.

Stunts

Scarface

Stunts

National Lampoon's Vacation

Stunts

Gorky Park

Stunt Coordinator

Private School

Stunts

Second Thoughts

Stunt Coordinator

Airplane II: The Sequel

1982

Stunt Coordinator

6.1

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Stunts

MegaForce

Stunts

The Beastmaster

Stunts

Lookin' to Get Out

Stunts

Taps

Stunts

Nice Dreams

Stunt Double

Sharky's Machine

Stunts

King of the Mountain

Stunt Coordinator

S.O.B.

Stunts

Back Roads

Stunt Coordinator

Take This Job and Shove It

Stunts

Carny

Stunt Coordinator

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980

Stunts

5.6

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

Stunts

Game of Death

Stunt Driver

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Stunt Coordinator

Hooper

Stunts

Deathsport

Stunt Driver

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Stunts

Smokey and the Bandit

Stunts

Bound for Glory

Stunts

Baby Blue Marine

Stunts

Television (1)

Baywatch

1989

Stunt Coordinator

6.0