David R. Ellis
Known for directing · Born 8 September 1952 · Died 7 January 2013 · aged 60 · Santa Monica, California, USA
121 credits
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
2001
The Matrix Reloaded
2003
Final Destination 2
2003
R.I.P.D.
2013
47 Ronin
2013
Waterworld
1995
The Final Destination
2009
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003
Deep Blue Sea
1999
The Perfect Storm
2000
Just Like Heaven
2005
The Negotiator
1998
Acting (15)
2010Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"SelfFilm
2007Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesSelfFilm
2007The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'SelfFilm
2007Snakes on a Set: Behind the ScenesSelfFilm
2006Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a PlaneSelfFilm
2004Dialing Up "Cellular"SelfFilm
2003Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to LifeSelfFilm
1989Blind FurySki Lodge Killer #3Film
1989The Mighty QuinnJerseyFilm
1987AnnaDaniel's FatherFilm
1982Rocky IIIOpponentFilm
1979BoardwalkBath AttendantFilm
1977HeroesBar Patron #1Film
1975Wonder WomanLudwigSeries
1975The Strongest Man in the WorldDavid (Student)Film
Crew (64)
1996Harriet the SpyStuntsFilm
1994The Jungle BookStunt Coordinator, Second Unit DirectorFilm
1993SliverStunt Coordinator, Second Unit DirectorFilm
1993The Man Without a FaceStunt CoordinatorFilm
1993Warlock: The ArmageddonStuntsFilm
1992Patriot GamesStunt Coordinator, Second Unit DirectorFilm
1992Forever YoungStunt CoordinatorFilm
1992KuffsStunt Coordinator, Second Unit DirectorFilm
1991The Addams FamilyStunt CoordinatorFilm
1991Life StinksStunt CoordinatorFilm
1991Wild Hearts Can't Be BrokenStunt CoordinatorFilm
1990MiseryStunt CoordinatorFilm
1990Days of ThunderStuntsFilm
1990The FreshmanStunt CoordinatorFilm
1990Ghost DadStuntsFilm
1990CatchfireStuntsFilm
1990Everybody WinsStunt CoordinatorFilm
1990ImpulseStunt CoordinatorFilm
1990The Last of the FinestStunt Coordinator, Second Unit DirectorFilm
1989Road HouseStuntsFilm
1989Star Trek V: The Final FrontierStuntsFilm
1989BaywatchStunt CoordinatorSeries
1989Gleaming the CubeStuntsFilm
1989She's Out of ControlStuntsFilm
1989Dead BangStuntsFilm
1989Phantom of the Mall: Eric's RevengeStuntsFilm
1989Tennessee NightsStunt CoordinatorFilm
1988The PresidioStuntsFilm
1987Lethal WeaponStuntsFilm
1987BurglarStunt CoordinatorFilm
1987Real MenStuntsFilm
1987Critical ConditionStunt CoordinatorFilm
1986The WraithStuntsFilm
1986A Fine MessStuntsFilm
1986Out of BoundsStuntsFilm
1985To Live and Die in L.A.StuntsFilm
1983ScarfaceStuntsFilm
1983National Lampoon's VacationStuntsFilm
1983Gorky ParkStunt CoordinatorFilm
1983Private SchoolStuntsFilm
1983Second ThoughtsStunt CoordinatorFilm
1982Fast Times at Ridgemont HighStuntsFilm
1982Airplane II: The SequelStunt CoordinatorFilm
1982The BeastmasterStuntsFilm
1982MegaForceStuntsFilm
1982Lookin' to Get OutStuntsFilm
1981TapsStuntsFilm
1981Nice DreamsStunt DoubleFilm
1981Sharky's MachineStuntsFilm
1981S.O.B.StuntsFilm
1981Back RoadsStunt CoordinatorFilm
1981Take This Job and Shove ItStuntsFilm
1981King of the MountainStunt CoordinatorFilm
1980Smokey and the Bandit IIStuntsFilm
1980CarnyStunt CoordinatorFilm
1979Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam RiderStuntsFilm
1978Invasion of the Body SnatchersStunt CoordinatorFilm
1978Game of DeathStunt DriverFilm
1978HooperStuntsFilm
1978DeathsportStunt DriverFilm
1978Hot Lead & Cold FeetStuntsFilm
1977Smokey and the BanditStuntsFilm
1976Bound for GloryStuntsFilm
1976Baby Blue MarineStuntsFilm
Directing (42)
2014Winter's TaleSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2013R.I.P.D.Second Unit DirectorFilm
201347 RoninSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2011Shark Night 3DDirectorFilm
2010Cop OutSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2009The Final DestinationDirectorFilm
2008AsylumDirectorFilm
2006Snakes on a PlaneDirectorFilm
2005Just Like HeavenSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2004CellularDirectorFilm
2003The Matrix ReloadedSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2003Final Destination 2DirectorFilm
2003Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2001Rock StarSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2001Just VisitingSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2001Exit WoundsSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2000The Perfect StormSecond Unit DirectorFilm
2000The KidSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1999Deep Blue SeaSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1999Blue StreakSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1999Ride with the DevilSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1998The NegotiatorSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1998SphereSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1998SoldierSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1998Holy ManSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1998Desperate MeasuresSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1997The Devil's OwnSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoDirectorFilm
1995WaterworldSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1994Clear and Present DangerSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1994Blank CheckSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1994Iron WillSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1994My Father the HeroSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1993Beethoven's 2ndSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1993Made in AmericaSecond Unit Director, Stunt CoordinatorFilm
1993Body of EvidenceSecond Unit Director, Stunt CoordinatorFilm
1992ThunderheartSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1992Whispers in the DarkSecond Unit DirectorFilm
1989WarlockSecond Unit Director, Stunt CoordinatorFilm
1987Fatal AttractionSecond Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, StuntsFilm
1986CondorSecond Unit DirectorFilm