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David R. Ellis

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David R. Ellis

Born
Died
(aged 60)
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California, USA
Credits
121 titles

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).

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 15

YearTitleRole
2010 Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination" Film Self
2007 Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles Film Self
2007 Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes Film Self
2007 The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' Film Self
2006 Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane Film Self
2004 Dialing Up "Cellular" Film Self
2003 Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life Film Self
1989 Blind Fury Film Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989 The Mighty Quinn Film Jersey
1987 Anna Film Daniel's Father
1982 Rocky III Film Opponent
1979 Boardwalk Film Bath Attendant
1977 Heroes Film Bar Patron #1
1975 Wonder Woman TV Ludwig (1 ep)
1975 The Strongest Man in the World Film David (Student)

Crew credits 106

YearTitleJob
2014 Winter's Tale Film Second Unit Director
2013 47 Ronin Film Second Unit Director
2013 R.I.P.D. Film Second Unit Director
2011 Shark Night 3D Film Director
2010 Cop Out Film Second Unit Director
2009 The Final Destination Film Director
2008 Asylum Film Director
2006 Snakes on a Plane Film Director
2005 Just Like Heaven Film Second Unit Director
2004 Cellular Film Director
2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Film Second Unit Director
2003 The Matrix Reloaded Film Second Unit Director
2003 Final Destination 2 Film Director
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Film Second Unit Director
2001 Rock Star Film Second Unit Director
2001 Just Visiting Film Second Unit Director
2001 Exit Wounds Film Second Unit Director
2000 The Kid Film Second Unit Director
2000 The Perfect Storm Film Second Unit Director
1999 Ride with the Devil Film Second Unit Director
1999 Blue Streak Film Second Unit Director
1999 Deep Blue Sea Film Second Unit Director
1998 Soldier Film Second Unit Director
1998 Holy Man Film Second Unit Director
1998 The Negotiator Film Second Unit Director
1998 Sphere Film Second Unit Director
1998 Desperate Measures Film Second Unit Director
1997 The Devil's Own Film Second Unit Director
1996 Harriet the Spy Film Stunts
1996 Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco Film Director
1995 Waterworld Film Second Unit Director
1994 The Jungle Book Film Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1994 Clear and Present Danger Film Second Unit Director
1994 Blank Check Film Second Unit Director
1994 My Father the Hero Film Second Unit Director
1994 Iron Will Film Second Unit Director
1993 Beethoven's 2nd Film Second Unit Director
1993 The Man Without a Face Film Stunt Coordinator
1993 Sliver Film Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1993 Warlock: The Armageddon Film Stunts
1993 Body of Evidence Film Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
1993 Made in America Film Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
1992 Forever Young Film Stunt Coordinator
1992 Whispers in the Dark Film Second Unit Director
1992 Patriot Games Film Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1992 Thunderheart Film Second Unit Director
1992 Kuffs Film Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1991 The Addams Family Film Stunt Coordinator
1991 Life Stinks Film Stunt Coordinator
1991 Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken Film Stunt Coordinator
1990 Misery Film Stunt Coordinator
1990 The Freshman Film Stunt Coordinator
1990 Ghost Dad Film Stunts
1990 Days of Thunder Film Stunts
1990 Impulse Film Stunt Coordinator
1990 Catchfire Film Stunts
1990 The Last of the Finest Film Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director
1990 Everybody Wins Film Stunt Coordinator
1989 Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge Film Stunts
1989 Tennessee Nights Film Stunt Coordinator
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