David R. Ellis
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).
Filmography
Acting (14)
2.0
2007
6.0
2007
5.0
2006
7.0
2004
Dialing Up "Cellular"as Self
9.0
2003
7.7
1989
Blind Furyas Ski Lodge Killer #3
6.5
1989
The Mighty Quinnas Jersey
6.0
1987
Annaas Daniel's Father
5.5
1982
Rocky IIIas Opponent
6.9
1979
Boardwalkas Bath Attendant
6.9
1977
Heroesas Bar Patron #1
6.2
1975
The Strongest Man in the Worldas David (Student)
6.2
Production & Directing (115)
2014
Winter's TaleSecond Unit Director
6.3
2013
47 RoninSecond Unit Director
6.2
2013
R.I.P.D.Second Unit Director
5.9
2011
Shark Night 3DDirector
5.1
2010
Cop OutSecond Unit Director
5.6
2009
The Final DestinationDirector
5.6
2008
AsylumDirector
4.1
2006
Snakes on a PlaneDirector
5.5
2005
Just Like HeavenSecond Unit Director
7.0
2004
CellularDirector
6.4
2003
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldSecond Unit Director
7.2
2003
The Matrix ReloadedSecond Unit Director
7.1
2003
Final Destination 2Director
6.3
2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneSecond Unit Director
7.9
2001
Rock StarSecond Unit Director
6.7
2001
Just VisitingSecond Unit Director
4.8
2001
Exit WoundsSecond Unit Director
5.9
2000
The KidSecond Unit Director
6.8
2000
The Perfect StormSecond Unit Director
6.5
1999
Ride with the DevilSecond Unit Director
6.3
1999
Blue StreakSecond Unit Director
6.5
1999
Deep Blue SeaSecond Unit Director
6.0
1998
SoldierSecond Unit Director
6.4
1998
Holy ManSecond Unit Director
5.2
1998
The NegotiatorSecond Unit Director
7.1
1998
SphereSecond Unit Director
6.1
1998
Desperate MeasuresSecond Unit Director
6.0
1997
The Devil's OwnSecond Unit Director
6.2
1996
Harriet the SpyStunts
6.1
1996
6.6
1995
WaterworldSecond Unit Director
6.2
1994
The Jungle BookStunt Coordinator
6.0
1994
The Jungle BookSecond Unit Director
6.0
1994
Clear and Present DangerSecond Unit Director
6.6
1994
Blank CheckSecond Unit Director
6.0
1994
My Father the HeroSecond Unit Director
5.4
1994
Iron WillSecond Unit Director
6.7
1993
Beethoven's 2ndSecond Unit Director
5.6
1993
The Man Without a FaceStunt Coordinator
6.6
1993
SliverStunt Coordinator
5.6
1993
SliverSecond Unit Director
5.6
1993
Warlock: The ArmageddonStunts
5.4
1993
Body of EvidenceSecond Unit Director
5.0
1993
Body of EvidenceStunt Coordinator
5.0
1993
Made in AmericaSecond Unit Director
5.5
1993
Made in AmericaStunt Coordinator
5.5
1992
Forever YoungStunt Coordinator
6.5
1992
Whispers in the DarkSecond Unit Director
5.0
1992
Patriot GamesStunt Coordinator
6.7
1992
Patriot GamesSecond Unit Director
6.7
1992
ThunderheartSecond Unit Director
6.4
1992
KuffsStunt Coordinator
5.8
1992
KuffsSecond Unit Director
5.8
1991
The Addams FamilyStunt Coordinator
7.1
1991
Life StinksStunt Coordinator
5.6
1991
Wild Hearts Can't Be BrokenStunt Coordinator
7.4
1990
MiseryStunt Coordinator
7.8
1990
The FreshmanStunt Coordinator
6.3
1990
Ghost DadStunts
5.0
1990
Days of ThunderStunts
6.4
1990
ImpulseStunt Coordinator
5.6
1990
CatchfireStunts
5.3
1990
The Last of the FinestStunt Coordinator
5.9
1990
The Last of the FinestSecond Unit Director
5.9
1990
Everybody WinsStunt Coordinator
4.1
1989
5.3
1989
Tennessee NightsStunt Coordinator
5.6
1989
5.7
1989
WarlockSecond Unit Director
6.3
1989
WarlockStunt Coordinator
6.3
1989
Road HouseStunts
6.8
1989
She's Out of ControlStunts
5.2
1989
Dead BangStunts
6.4
1989
Gleaming the CubeStunts
6.0
1988
The PresidioStunts
5.8
1987
Real MenStunts
6.0
1987
Fatal AttractionSecond Unit Director
6.8
1987
Fatal AttractionStunt Coordinator
6.8
1987
Fatal AttractionStunts
6.8
1987
BurglarStunt Coordinator
5.2
1987
Lethal WeaponStunts
7.3
1987
Critical ConditionStunt Coordinator
5.5
1986
The WraithStunts
6.4
1986
CondorSecond Unit Director
5.7
1986
A Fine MessStunts
4.6
1986
Out of BoundsStunts
5.4
1985
To Live and Die in L.A.Stunts
7.1
1983
Gorky ParkStunt Coordinator
6.3
1983
ScarfaceStunts
8.2
1983
7.1
1983
Private SchoolStunts
5.7
1983
Second ThoughtsStunt Coordinator
4.0
1982
Airplane II: The SequelStunt Coordinator
6.1
1982
Lookin' to Get OutStunts
5.1
1982
The BeastmasterStunts
6.3
1982
6.8
1982
MegaForceStunts
4.0
1981
TapsStunts
6.7
1981
Sharky's MachineStunts
6.2
1981
Nice DreamsStunt Double
5.8
1981
S.O.B.Stunts
6.0
1981
5.4
1981
King of the MountainStunt Coordinator
5.9
1981
Back RoadsStunt Coordinator
5.4
1980
Smokey and the Bandit IIStunts
5.6
1980
CarnyStunt Coordinator
6.2
1979
5.5
1978
Invasion of the Body SnatchersStunt Coordinator
7.2
1978
HooperStunts
6.3
1978
Hot Lead & Cold FeetStunts
5.9
1978
DeathsportStunt Driver
4.0
1978
Game of DeathStunt Driver
6.4
1977
Smokey and the BanditStunts
7.0
1976
Bound for GloryStunts
6.9
1976
Baby Blue MarineStunts
5.2