Directing
David R. Ellis
Born 1952-09-08
Santa Monica, California, USA
Department: Directing
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
Prominent works featuring David R. Ellis
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001
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Scarface
1983
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The Matrix Reloaded
2003
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Misery
1990
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Lethal Weapon
1987
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The Addams Family
1991
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Final Destination 2
2003
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Rocky III
1982
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R.I.P.D.
2013
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47 Ronin
2013
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (130 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Winter's Tale | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2014 |
 | 47 Ronin | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2013 |
 | R.I.P.D. | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2013 |
 | Shark Night 3D | Director | Movie | 2011 |
 | Cop Out | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2010 |
 | Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination" | Self | Movie | 2010 |
 | The Final Destination | Director | Movie | 2009 |
 | Asylum | Director | Movie | 2008 |
 | Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' | Self | Movie | 2007 |
 | Snakes on a Plane | Director | Movie | 2006 |
 | Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane | Self | Movie | 2006 |
 | Just Like Heaven | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2005 |
 | Cellular | Director | Movie | 2004 |
 | Dialing Up "Cellular" | Self | Movie | 2004 |
 | Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2003 |
 | The Matrix Reloaded | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2003 |
 | Final Destination 2 | Director | Movie | 2003 |
 | Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life | Self | Movie | 2003 |
 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2001 |
 | Rock Star | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2001 |
 | Just Visiting | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2001 |
 | Exit Wounds | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2001 |
 | The Kid | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2000 |
 | The Perfect Storm | Second Unit Director | Movie | 2000 |
 | Ride with the Devil | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1999 |
 | Blue Streak | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1999 |
 | Deep Blue Sea | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1999 |
 | Soldier | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
 | Holy Man | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Negotiator | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
 | Sphere | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
 | Desperate Measures | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1998 |
 | The Devil's Own | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1997 |
 | Harriet the Spy | Stunts | Movie | 1996 |
 | Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco | Director | Movie | 1996 |
 | Waterworld | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1995 |
 | The Jungle Book | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1994 |
| The Jungle Book | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Clear and Present Danger | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Blank Check | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | My Father the Hero | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Iron Will | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1994 |
 | Beethoven's 2nd | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1993 |
 | The Man Without a Face | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1993 |
 | Sliver | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1993 |
| Sliver | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1993 |
 | Warlock: The Armageddon | Stunts | Movie | 1993 |
 | Body of Evidence | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1993 |
| Body of Evidence | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1993 |
 | Made in America | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1993 |
| Made in America | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1993 |
 | Forever Young | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1992 |
 | Whispers in the Dark | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | Patriot Games | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1992 |
| Patriot Games | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | Thunderheart | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | Kuffs | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1992 |
| Kuffs | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Addams Family | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1991 |
 | Life Stinks | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1991 |
 | Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1991 |
 | Misery | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1990 |
 | The Freshman | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1990 |
 | Ghost Dad | Stunts | Movie | 1990 |
 | Days of Thunder | Stunts | Movie | 1990 |
 | Impulse | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1990 |
 | Catchfire | Stunts | Movie | 1990 |
 | The Last of the Finest | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1990 |
| The Last of the Finest | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1990 |
 | Everybody Wins | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1990 |
 | Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | Blind Fury | Ski Lodge Killer #3 | Movie | 1989 |
 | Tennessee Nights | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1989 |
 | Star Trek V: The Final Frontier | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | Warlock | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1989 |
| Warlock | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1989 |
 | Road House | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | Baywatch | Stunt Coordinator | TV Series | 1989 |
 | She's Out of Control | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | Dead Bang | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | The Mighty Quinn | Jersey | Movie | 1989 |
 | Gleaming the Cube | Stunts | Movie | 1989 |
 | The Presidio | Stunts | Movie | 1988 |
 | Anna | Daniel's Father | Movie | 1987 |
 | Real Men | Stunts | Movie | 1987 |
 | Fatal Attraction | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1987 |
| Fatal Attraction | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1987 |
| Fatal Attraction | Stunts | Movie | 1987 |
 | Burglar | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1987 |
 | Lethal Weapon | Stunts | Movie | 1987 |
 | Critical Condition | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1987 |
 | The Wraith | Stunts | Movie | 1986 |
 | Condor | Second Unit Director | Movie | 1986 |
 | A Fine Mess | Stunts | Movie | 1986 |
 | Out of Bounds | Stunts | Movie | 1986 |
 | To Live and Die in L.A. | Stunts | Movie | 1985 |
 | Gorky Park | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1983 |
 | Scarface | Stunts | Movie | 1983 |
 | National Lampoon's Vacation | Stunts | Movie | 1983 |
 | Private School | Stunts | Movie | 1983 |
 | Second Thoughts | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1983 |
 | Airplane II: The Sequel | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1982 |
 | Lookin' to Get Out | Stunts | Movie | 1982 |
 | The Beastmaster | Stunts | Movie | 1982 |
 | Fast Times at Ridgemont High | Stunts | Movie | 1982 |
 | MegaForce | Stunts | Movie | 1982 |
 | Rocky III | Opponent | Movie | 1982 |
 | Taps | Stunts | Movie | 1981 |
 | Sharky's Machine | Stunts | Movie | 1981 |
 | Nice Dreams | Stunt Double | Movie | 1981 |
 | S.O.B. | Stunts | Movie | 1981 |
 | Take This Job and Shove It | Stunts | Movie | 1981 |
 | King of the Mountain | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1981 |
 | Back Roads | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1981 |
 | Smokey and the Bandit II | Stunts | Movie | 1980 |
 | Carny | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1980 |
 | Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider | Stunts | Movie | 1979 |
 | Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Stunt Coordinator | Movie | 1978 |
 | Hooper | Stunts | Movie | 1978 |
 | Hot Lead & Cold Feet | Stunts | Movie | 1978 |
 | Deathsport | Stunt Driver | Movie | 1978 |
 | Game of Death | Stunt Driver | Movie | 1978 |
 | Heroes | Bar Patron #1 | Movie | 1977 |
 | Smokey and the Bandit | Stunts | Movie | 1977 |
 | Bound for Glory | Stunts | Movie | 1976 |
 | Baby Blue Marine | Stunts | Movie | 1976 |
 | Wonder Woman | Ludwig | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Strongest Man in the World | David (Student) | Movie | 1975 |