6.3Directing
David R. Ellis
- Born
- 1952-09-08
- Died
- 2013-01-07
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
121 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Winter's Tale
2014 · Movie
Second Unit Director
47 Ronin
2013 · Movie
Second Unit Director
R.I.P.D.
2013 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Shark Night 3D
2011 · Movie
Director
Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
2010 · Movie
Self
Cop Out
2010 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Final Destination
2009 · Movie
Director
Asylum
2008 · Movie
Director
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles
2007 · Movie
Self
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes
2007 · Movie
Self
The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'
2007 · Movie
Self
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane
2006 · Movie
Self
Snakes on a Plane
2006 · Movie
Director
Just Like Heaven
2005 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Cellular
2004 · Movie
Director
Dialing Up "Cellular"
2004 · Movie
Self
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
2003 · Movie
Self
Final Destination 2
2003 · Movie
Director
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Matrix Reloaded
2003 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Exit Wounds
2001 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Just Visiting
2001 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Rock Star
2001 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Kid
2000 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Perfect Storm
2000 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Blue Streak
1999 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Deep Blue Sea
1999 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Ride with the Devil
1999 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Desperate Measures
1998 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Holy Man
1998 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Soldier
1998 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Sphere
1998 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Negotiator
1998 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Devil's Own
1997 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Harriet the Spy
1996 · Movie
Stunts
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996 · Movie
Director
Waterworld
1995 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Blank Check
1994 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Clear and Present Danger
1994 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Iron Will
1994 · Movie
Second Unit Director
My Father the Hero
1994 · Movie
Second Unit Director
The Jungle Book
1994 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
Beethoven's 2nd
1993 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Body of Evidence
1993 · Movie
Second Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
Made in America
1993 · Movie
Second Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
Sliver
1993 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
The Man Without a Face
1993 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Warlock: The Armageddon
1993 · Movie
Stunts
Forever Young
1992 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Kuffs
1992 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
Patriot Games
1992 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
Thunderheart
1992 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Whispers in the Dark
1992 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Life Stinks
1991 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Addams Family
1991 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1991 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Catchfire
1990 · Movie
Stunts
Days of Thunder
1990 · Movie
Stunts
Everybody Wins
1990 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Ghost Dad
1990 · Movie
Stunts
Impulse
1990 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Misery
1990 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Freshman
1990 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Last of the Finest
1990 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
Baywatch
1989 · TV Show
Stunt Coordinator
Blind Fury
1989 · Movie
Ski Lodge Killer #3
Dead Bang
1989 · Movie
Stunts
Gleaming the Cube
1989 · Movie
Stunts
Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
1989 · Movie
Stunts
Road House
1989 · Movie
Stunts
She's Out of Control
1989 · Movie
Stunts
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989 · Movie
Stunts
Tennessee Nights
1989 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
The Mighty Quinn
1989 · Movie
Jersey
Warlock
1989 · Movie
Second Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
The Presidio
1988 · Movie
Stunts
Anna
1987 · Movie
Daniel's Father
Burglar
1987 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Critical Condition
1987 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Fatal Attraction
1987 · Movie
Second Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator · Stunts
Lethal Weapon
1987 · Movie
Stunts
Real Men
1987 · Movie
Stunts
A Fine Mess
1986 · Movie
Stunts
Condor
1986 · Movie
Second Unit Director
Out of Bounds
1986 · Movie
Stunts
The Wraith
1986 · Movie
Stunts
To Live and Die in L.A.
1985 · Movie
Stunts
Gorky Park
1983 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
National Lampoon's Vacation
1983 · Movie
Stunts
Private School
1983 · Movie
Stunts
Scarface
1983 · Movie
Stunts
Second Thoughts
1983 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1982 · Movie
Stunts
Lookin' to Get Out
1982 · Movie
Stunts
MegaForce
1982 · Movie
Stunts
Rocky III
1982 · Movie
Opponent
The Beastmaster
1982 · Movie
Stunts
Back Roads
1981 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
King of the Mountain
1981 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Nice Dreams
1981 · Movie
Stunt Double
S.O.B.
1981 · Movie
Stunts
Sharky's Machine
1981 · Movie
Stunts
Take This Job and Shove It
1981 · Movie
Stunts
Taps
1981 · Movie
Stunts
Carny
1980 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980 · Movie
Stunts
Boardwalk
1979 · Movie
Bath Attendant
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1979 · Movie
Stunts
Deathsport
1978 · Movie
Stunt Driver
Game of Death
1978 · Movie
Stunt Driver
Hooper
1978 · Movie
Stunts
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978 · Movie
Stunts
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978 · Movie
Stunt Coordinator
Heroes
1977 · Movie
Bar Patron #1
Smokey and the Bandit
1977 · Movie
Stunts
Baby Blue Marine
1976 · Movie
Stunts
Bound for Glory
1976 · Movie
Stunts
The Strongest Man in the World
1975 · Movie
David (Student)
Wonder Woman
1975 · TV Show
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