David R. Ellis
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 8, 1952
- Died
- January 7, 2013
- Birthplace
- Santa Monica, California, USA
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).
Filmography
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
The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' 2007
as Self
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes 2007
as Self
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles 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
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003
Second Unit Director
The Matrix Reloaded 2003
Second Unit Director
Final Destination 2 2003
Director
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life 2003
as Self
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 2001
Second Unit Director
Rock Star 2001
Second Unit Director
Just Visiting 2001
Second Unit Director
Exit Wounds 2001
Second Unit Director
The Kid 2000
Second Unit Director
The Perfect Storm 2000
Second Unit Director
Ride with the Devil 1999
Second Unit Director
Blue Streak 1999
Second Unit Director
Deep Blue Sea 1999
Second Unit Director
Soldier 1998
Second Unit Director
Holy Man 1998
Second Unit Director
The Negotiator 1998
Second Unit Director
Sphere 1998
Second Unit Director
Desperate Measures 1998
Second Unit Director
The Devil's Own 1997
Second Unit Director
Harriet the Spy 1996
Stunts
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1996
Director
Waterworld 1995
Second Unit Director
The Jungle Book 1994
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
Clear and Present Danger 1994
Second Unit Director
Blank Check 1994
Second Unit Director
My Father the Hero 1994
Second Unit Director
Iron Will 1994
Second Unit Director
Beethoven's 2nd 1993
Second Unit Director
The Man Without a Face 1993
Stunt Coordinator
Sliver 1993
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
Warlock: The Armageddon 1993
Stunts
Body of Evidence 1993
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Made in America 1993
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Forever Young 1992
Stunt Coordinator
Whispers in the Dark 1992
Second Unit Director
Patriot Games 1992
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
Thunderheart 1992
Second Unit Director
Kuffs 1992
Stunt Coordinator, 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
The Freshman 1990
Stunt Coordinator
Ghost Dad 1990
Stunts
Days of Thunder 1990
Stunts
Impulse 1990
Stunt Coordinator
Catchfire 1990
Stunts
The Last of the Finest 1990
Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
Everybody Wins 1990
Stunt Coordinator
Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge 1989
Stunts
Blind Fury 1989
as Ski Lodge Killer #3
Tennessee Nights 1989
Stunt Coordinator
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 1989
Stunts
Warlock 1989
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Road House 1989
Stunts
She's Out of Control 1989
Stunts
Dead Bang 1989
Stunts
The Mighty Quinn 1989
as Jersey
Gleaming the Cube 1989
Stunts
The Presidio 1988
Stunts
Anna 1987
as Daniel's Father
Real Men 1987
Stunts
Fatal Attraction 1987
Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
Burglar 1987
Stunt Coordinator
Lethal Weapon 1987
Stunts
Critical Condition 1987
Stunt Coordinator
The Wraith 1986
Stunts
Condor 1986
Second Unit Director
A Fine Mess 1986
Stunts
Out of Bounds 1986
Stunts
To Live and Die in L.A. 1985
Stunts
Gorky Park 1983
Stunt Coordinator
Scarface 1983
Stunts
National Lampoon's Vacation 1983
Stunts
Private School 1983
Stunts
Second Thoughts 1983
Stunt Coordinator
Airplane II: The Sequel 1982
Stunt Coordinator
Lookin' to Get Out 1982
Stunts
The Beastmaster 1982
Stunts
Fast Times at Ridgemont High 1982
Stunts
MegaForce 1982
Stunts
Rocky III 1982
as Opponent
Taps 1981
Stunts
Sharky's Machine 1981
Stunts
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
Back Roads 1981
Stunt Coordinator
Smokey and the Bandit II 1980
Stunts
Carny 1980
Stunt Coordinator
Boardwalk 1979
as Bath Attendant
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider 1979
Stunts
Invasion of the Body Snatchers 1978
Stunt Coordinator
Hooper 1978
Stunts
Hot Lead & Cold Feet 1978
Stunts
Deathsport 1978
Stunt Driver
Game of Death 1978
Stunt Driver
Heroes 1977
as Bar Patron #1
Smokey and the Bandit 1977
Stunts
Bound for Glory 1976
Stunts
Baby Blue Marine 1976
Stunts
The Strongest Man in the World 1975
as David (Student)
Credits from TMDB.