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Known ForDirecting

GenderMale

Born / DiedSep 8, 1952 (Died at 61)

Zodiac Sign♍Virgo

Place of BirthSanta Monica, California, USA

Career Span1975 – 2013

Known Credits121 Titles

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DirectingPopularity Score 1.2

David R. Ellis

Also known as:David Richard EllisDavid Ellisدیوید آر. الیسДэвид Ричард Эллис

Total Works

121

119 movies • 2 shows

Avg Rating

6.1 / 10

across rated releases

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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).

Signature Roles & Milestones

Top-rated highlights from David R. Ellis's career

7.9

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

8.2

Scarface

1983•movie

Role: Stunts

7.1

The Matrix Reloaded

2003•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

7.8

Misery

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

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Full Filmography & Credits

Showing 121 titles featuring David R. Ellis

7.9

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

8.2

Scarface

1983•movie

Role: Stunts

7.1

The Matrix Reloaded

2003•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

7.8

Misery

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.3

Lethal Weapon

1987•movie

Role: Stunts

7.1

The Addams Family

1991•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.3

Final Destination 2

2003•movie

Role: Director

6.9

Rocky III

1982•movie

as Opponent

5.9

R.I.P.D.

2013•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.2

47 Ronin

2013•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.2

Waterworld

1995•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.6

The Final Destination

2009•movie

Role: Director

7.2

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.0

Deep Blue Sea

1999•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.5

The Perfect Storm

2000•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

7.0

Just Like Heaven

2005•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

7.1

The Negotiator

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.4

Cellular

2004•movie

Role: Director

5.5

Snakes on a Plane

2006•movie

Role: Director

6.1

Sphere

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.7

Patriot Games

1992•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.1

National Lampoon's Vacation

1983•movie

Role: Stunts

6.4

Days of Thunder

1990•movie

Role: Stunts

6.8

Fatal Attraction

1987•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.6

Clear and Present Danger

1994•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.5

Blue Streak

1999•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.6

Cop Out

2010•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.8

Road House

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

6.3

Winter's Tale

2014•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.8

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982•movie

Role: Stunts

6.2

The Devil's Own

1997•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

7.2

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1978•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.7

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

6.1

Airplane II: The Sequel

1982•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.8

The Kid

2000•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.6

Beethoven's 2nd

1993•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.4

Soldier

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.5

Forever Young

1992•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.1

To Live and Die in L.A.

1985•movie

Role: Stunts

5.6

Sliver

1993•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.0

Smokey and the Bandit

1977•movie

Role: Stunts

6.7

Rock Star

2001•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.4

Game of Death

1978•movie

Role: Stunt Driver

4.8

Just Visiting

2001•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.1

Shark Night 3D

2011•movie

Role: Director

5.9

Exit Wounds

2001•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.6

The Man Without a Face

1993•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.0

Baywatch

1989•series

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.0

Blank Check

1994•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.6

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996•movie

Role: Director

6.4

The Wraith

1986•movie

Role: Stunts

6.5

Blind Fury

1989•movie

as Ski Lodge Killer #3

6.0

The Jungle Book

1994•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.0

1 eps

Wonder Woman

1975•series

as Ludwig

6.3

The Beastmaster

1982•movie

Role: Stunts

5.3

Holy Man

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.3

Warlock

1989•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.5

Made in America

1993•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.8

The Presidio

1988•movie

Role: Stunts

5.0

Body of Evidence

1993•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.3

Gorky Park

1983•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.7

Iron Will

1994•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.0

Desperate Measures

1998•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.4

Thunderheart

1992•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.6

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980•movie

Role: Stunts

6.3

The Freshman

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.7

Taps

1981•movie

Role: Stunts

5.7

Kuffs

1992•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.7

Life Stinks

1991•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.7

Private School

1983•movie

Role: Stunts

5.0

Ghost Dad

1990•movie

Role: Stunts

5.3

My Father the Hero

1994•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.3

Ride with the Devil

1999•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

5.4

Warlock: The Armageddon

1993•movie

Role: Stunts

6.1

Harriet the Spy

1996•movie

Role: Stunts

6.0

Gleaming the Cube

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

6.3

Hooper

1978•movie

Role: Stunts

6.0

The Mighty Quinn

1989•movie

as Jersey

5.8

Nice Dreams

1981•movie

Role: Stunt Double

5.2

She's Out of Control

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

5.3

Catchfire

1990•movie

Role: Stunts

6.2

Sharky's Machine

1981•movie

Role: Stunts

6.4

Dead Bang

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

5.2

Burglar

1987•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

7.3

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

1991•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.0

S.O.B.

1981•movie

Role: Stunts

4.1

Asylum

2008•movie

Role: Director

6.0

Real Men

1987•movie

Role: Stunts

4.0

MegaForce

1982•movie

Role: Stunts

6.9

Bound for Glory

1976•movie

Role: Stunts

5.5

Critical Condition

1987•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

6.2

The Strongest Man in the World

1975•movie

as David (Student)

4.0

Deathsport

1978•movie

Role: Stunt Driver

5.2

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

1989•movie

Role: Stunts

5.0

Whispers in the Dark

1992•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.2

Carny

1980•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

4.1

Everybody Wins

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.8

The Last of the Finest

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.6

Impulse

1990•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.9

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

1978•movie

Role: Stunts

4.6

A Fine Mess

1986•movie

Role: Stunts

5.4

Out of Bounds

1986•movie

Role: Stunts

6.2

Heroes

1977•movie

as Bar Patron #1

5.4

Back Roads

1981•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.4

Take This Job and Shove It

1981•movie

Role: Stunts

5.9

King of the Mountain

1981•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.5

Anna

1987•movie

as Daniel's Father

5.1

Lookin' to Get Out

1982•movie

Role: Stunts

5.2

Baby Blue Marine

1976•movie

Role: Stunts

5.5

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

1979•movie

Role: Stunts

5.6

Tennessee Nights

1989•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

5.7

Condor

1986•movie

Role: Second Unit Director

6.9

Boardwalk

1979•movie

as Bath Attendant

7.7

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

2003•movie

as Self

4.0

Second Thoughts

1983•movie

Role: Stunt Coordinator

9.0

Dialing Up "Cellular"

2004•movie

as Self

2.0

Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

2010•movie

as Self

7.0

Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane

2006•movie

as Self

6.0

Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles

2007•movie

as Self

5.0

The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'

2007•movie

as Self

Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes

2007•movie

as Self