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David R. Ellis

Known For
Directing

Known Credits
14

Gender
Male

Birthday
September 8, 1952 (73 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 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

Directing

2014Winter's Tale...Second Unit Director
201347 Ronin...Second Unit Director
2013R.I.P.D....Second Unit Director
2011Shark Night 3D...Director
2010Cop Out...Second Unit Director
2009The Final Destination...Director
2008Asylum...Director
2006Snakes on a Plane...Director
2005Just Like Heaven...Second Unit Director
2004Cellular...Director
2003Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World...Second Unit Director
2003The Matrix Reloaded...Second Unit Director
2003Final Destination 2...Director
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone...Second Unit Director
2001Rock Star...Second Unit Director
2001Just Visiting...Second Unit Director
2001Exit Wounds...Second Unit Director
2000The Kid...Second Unit Director
2000The Perfect Storm...Second Unit Director
1999Ride with the Devil...Second Unit Director
1999Blue Streak...Second Unit Director
1999Deep Blue Sea...Second Unit Director
1998Soldier...Second Unit Director
1998Holy Man...Second Unit Director
1998The Negotiator...Second Unit Director
1998Sphere...Second Unit Director
1998Desperate Measures...Second Unit Director
1997The Devil's Own...Second Unit Director
1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco...Director
1995Waterworld...Second Unit Director
1994The Jungle Book...Second Unit Director
1994Clear and Present Danger...Second Unit Director
1994Blank Check...Second Unit Director
1994My Father the Hero...Second Unit Director
1994Iron Will...Second Unit Director
1993Beethoven's 2nd...Second Unit Director
1993Sliver...Second Unit Director
1993Body of Evidence...Second Unit Director
1993Made in America...Second Unit Director
1992Whispers in the Dark...Second Unit Director
1992Patriot Games...Second Unit Director
1992Thunderheart...Second Unit Director
1992Kuffs...Second Unit Director
1990The Last of the Finest...Second Unit Director
1989Warlock...Second Unit Director
1987Fatal Attraction...Second Unit Director
1986Condor...Second Unit Director

Crew

1996Harriet the Spy...Stunts
1994The Jungle Book...Stunt Coordinator
1993The Man Without a Face...Stunt Coordinator
1993Sliver...Stunt Coordinator
1993Warlock: The Armageddon...Stunts
1993Body of Evidence...Stunt Coordinator
1993Made in America...Stunt Coordinator
1992Forever Young...Stunt Coordinator
1992Patriot Games...Stunt Coordinator
1992Kuffs...Stunt Coordinator
1991The Addams Family...Stunt Coordinator
1991Life Stinks...Stunt Coordinator
1991Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken...Stunt Coordinator
1990Misery...Stunt Coordinator
1990The Freshman...Stunt Coordinator
1990Ghost Dad...Stunts
1990Days of Thunder...Stunts
1990Impulse...Stunt Coordinator
1990Catchfire...Stunts
1990The Last of the Finest...Stunt Coordinator
1990Everybody Wins...Stunt Coordinator
1989Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge...Stunts
1989Tennessee Nights...Stunt Coordinator
1989Star Trek V: The Final Frontier...Stunts
1989Warlock...Stunt Coordinator
1989Road House...Stunts
1989Baywatch...Stunt Coordinator
1989She's Out of Control...Stunts
1989Dead Bang...Stunts
1989Gleaming the Cube...Stunts
1988The Presidio...Stunts
1987Real Men...Stunts
1987Fatal Attraction...Stunt Coordinator
1987Fatal Attraction...Stunts
1987Burglar...Stunt Coordinator
1987Lethal Weapon...Stunts
1987Critical Condition...Stunt Coordinator
1986The Wraith...Stunts
1986A Fine Mess...Stunts
1986Out of Bounds...Stunts
1985To Live and Die in L.A....Stunts
1983Gorky Park...Stunt Coordinator
1983Scarface...Stunts
1983National Lampoon's Vacation...Stunts
1983Private School...Stunts
1983Second Thoughts...Stunt Coordinator
1982Airplane II: The Sequel...Stunt Coordinator
1982Lookin' to Get Out...Stunts
1982The Beastmaster...Stunts
1982Fast Times at Ridgemont High...Stunts
1982MegaForce...Stunts
1981Taps...Stunts
1981Sharky's Machine...Stunts
1981Nice Dreams...Stunt Double
1981S.O.B....Stunts
1981Take This Job and Shove It...Stunts
1981King of the Mountain...Stunt Coordinator
1981Back Roads...Stunt Coordinator
1980Smokey and the Bandit II...Stunts
1980Carny...Stunt Coordinator
1979Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider...Stunts
1978Invasion of the Body Snatchers...Stunt Coordinator
1978Hooper...Stunts
1978Hot Lead & Cold Feet...Stunts
1978Deathsport...Stunt Driver
1978Game of Death...Stunt Driver
1977Smokey and the Bandit...Stunts
1976Bound for Glory...Stunts
1976Baby Blue Marine...Stunts

Acting

2010Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"as Self
2007Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptilesas Self
2007Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenesas Self
2007The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'as Self
2006Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Planeas Self
2004Dialing Up "Cellular"as Self
2003Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Lifeas Self
1989Blind Furyas Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989The Mighty Quinnas Jersey
1987Annaas Daniel's Father
1982Rocky IIIas Opponent
1977Heroesas Bar Patron #1
1975Wonder Womanas Ludwig
1975The Strongest Man in the Worldas David (Student)