Person
David R. Ellis
Directing · 1952–2013 · Santa Monica, California, USA
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
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
Baywatch
Stunt Coordinator
Scarface
Stunts
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
Smokey and the Bandit
Stunts
Lethal Weapon
Stunts
Wonder Woman
Ludwig
Clear and Present Danger
Second Unit Director
Final Destination 2
Director
The Final Destination
Director
Filmography
- 2014Winter's TaleSecond Unit Director
- 201347 RoninSecond Unit Director
- 2013R.I.P.D.Second Unit Director
- 2011Shark Night 3DDirector
- 2010Cop OutSecond Unit Director
- 2010Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"Self
- 2009The Final DestinationDirector
- 2008AsylumDirector
- 2007Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesSelf
- 2007Snakes on a Set: Behind the ScenesSelf
- 2007The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'Self
- 2006Snakes on a PlaneDirector
- 2006Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a PlaneSelf
- 2005Just Like HeavenSecond Unit Director
- 2004CellularDirector
- 2004Dialing Up "Cellular"Self
- 2003Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldSecond Unit Director
- 2003The Matrix ReloadedSecond Unit Director
- 2003Final Destination 2Director
- 2003Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to LifeSelf
- 2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneSecond Unit Director
- 2001Rock StarSecond Unit Director
- 2001Just VisitingSecond Unit Director
- 2001Exit WoundsSecond Unit Director
- 2000The KidSecond Unit Director
- 2000The Perfect StormSecond Unit Director
- 1999Ride with the DevilSecond Unit Director
- 1999Blue StreakSecond Unit Director
- 1999Deep Blue SeaSecond Unit Director
- 1998SoldierSecond Unit Director
- 1998Holy ManSecond Unit Director
- 1998The NegotiatorSecond Unit Director
- 1998SphereSecond Unit Director
- 1998Desperate MeasuresSecond Unit Director
- 1997The Devil's OwnSecond Unit Director
- 1996Harriet the SpyStunts
- 1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoDirector
- 1995WaterworldSecond Unit Director
- 1994The Jungle BookStunt Coordinator
- 1994Clear and Present DangerSecond Unit Director
- 1994Blank CheckSecond Unit Director
- 1994My Father the HeroSecond Unit Director
- 1994Iron WillSecond Unit Director
- 1993Beethoven's 2ndSecond Unit Director
- 1993The Man Without a FaceStunt Coordinator
- 1993SliverStunt Coordinator
- 1993Warlock: The ArmageddonStunts
- 1993Body of EvidenceSecond Unit Director
- 1993Made in AmericaSecond Unit Director
- 1992Forever YoungStunt Coordinator
- 1992Whispers in the DarkSecond Unit Director
- 1992Patriot GamesStunt Coordinator
- 1992ThunderheartSecond Unit Director
- 1992KuffsStunt Coordinator
- 1991The Addams FamilyStunt Coordinator
- 1991Life StinksStunt Coordinator
- 1991Wild Hearts Can't Be BrokenStunt Coordinator
- 1990MiseryStunt Coordinator
- 1990The FreshmanStunt Coordinator
- 1990Ghost DadStunts
- 1990Days of ThunderStunts
- 1990ImpulseStunt Coordinator
- 1990CatchfireStunts
- 1990The Last of the FinestStunt Coordinator
- 1990Everybody WinsStunt Coordinator
- 1989Phantom of the Mall: Eric's RevengeStunts
- 1989Blind FurySki Lodge Killer #3
- 1989Tennessee NightsStunt Coordinator
- 1989Star Trek V: The Final FrontierStunts
- 1989WarlockSecond Unit Director
- 1989Road HouseStunts
- 1989BaywatchStunt Coordinator
- 1989She's Out of ControlStunts
- 1989Dead BangStunts
- 1989The Mighty QuinnJersey
- 1989Gleaming the CubeStunts
- 1988The PresidioStunts
- 1987AnnaDaniel's Father
- 1987Real MenStunts
- 1987Fatal AttractionSecond Unit Director
- 1987BurglarStunt Coordinator
- 1987Lethal WeaponStunts
- 1987Critical ConditionStunt Coordinator
- 1986The WraithStunts
- 1986CondorSecond Unit Director
- 1986A Fine MessStunts
- 1986Out of BoundsStunts
- 1985To Live and Die in L.A.Stunts
- 1983Gorky ParkStunt Coordinator
- 1983ScarfaceStunts
- 1983National Lampoon's VacationStunts
- 1983Private SchoolStunts
- 1983Second ThoughtsStunt Coordinator
- 1982Airplane II: The SequelStunt Coordinator
- 1982Lookin' to Get OutStunts
- 1982The BeastmasterStunts
- 1982Fast Times at Ridgemont HighStunts
- 1982MegaForceStunts
- 1982Rocky IIIOpponent
- 1981TapsStunts
- 1981Sharky's MachineStunts
- 1981Nice DreamsStunt Double
- 1981S.O.B.Stunts
- 1981Take This Job and Shove ItStunts
- 1981King of the MountainStunt Coordinator
- 1981Back RoadsStunt Coordinator
- 1980Smokey and the Bandit IIStunts
- 1980CarnyStunt Coordinator
- 1979Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam RiderStunts
- 1978Invasion of the Body SnatchersStunt Coordinator
- 1978HooperStunts
- 1978Hot Lead & Cold FeetStunts
- 1978DeathsportStunt Driver
- 1978Game of DeathStunt Driver
- 1977HeroesBar Patron #1
- 1977Smokey and the BanditStunts
- 1976Bound for GloryStunts
- 1976Baby Blue MarineStunts
- 1975Wonder WomanLudwig
- 1975The Strongest Man in the WorldDavid (Student)
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