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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1952-09-08 (72 years old)

Place of Birth

Santa Monica, California, USA

David R. Ellis

Biography:

David Richard Ellis (September 8, 1952 - January 7, 2013) was an American filmmaker, actor and stuntman. He is most known for directing "Final Destination 2" (2003), "Cellular" (2004), "Snakes on a Plane" (2006) and "Shark Night 3D" (2011).

Known For

Acting

2003

1989

Blind Fury as Ski Lodge Killer #3

1987

Anna as Daniel's Father

1982

Rocky III as Opponent

1977

Heroes as Bar Patron #1

1975

Wonder Woman as Ludwig

Directing

2014

Winter's Tale as Second Unit Director

2013

R.I.P.D. as Second Unit Director
47 Ronin as Second Unit Director

2011

Shark Night 3D as Director

2010

Cop Out as Second Unit Director

2009

2008

Asylum as Director

2006

Snakes on a Plane as Director

2005

Just Like Heaven as Second Unit Director

2004

Cellular as Director

2003

The Matrix Reloaded as Second Unit Director

2001

Rock Star as Second Unit Director
Just Visiting as Second Unit Director
Exit Wounds as Second Unit Director

2000

The Kid as Second Unit Director
The Perfect Storm as Second Unit Director

1999

Blue Streak as Second Unit Director
Ride with the Devil as Second Unit Director
Deep Blue Sea as Second Unit Director

1998

Holy Man as Second Unit Director
Soldier as Second Unit Director
The Negotiator as Second Unit Director
Sphere as Second Unit Director
Desperate Measures as Second Unit Director

1997

The Devil's Own as Second Unit Director

1995

Waterworld as Second Unit Director

1994

The Jungle Book as Second Unit Director
My Father the Hero as Second Unit Director
Blank Check as Second Unit Director
Iron Will as Second Unit Director
Clear and Present Danger as Second Unit Director

1993

Made in America as Second Unit Director
Body of Evidence as Second Unit Director
Sliver as Second Unit Director
Beethoven's 2nd as Second Unit Director

1992

Whispers in the Dark as Second Unit Director
Kuffs as Second Unit Director
Patriot Games as Second Unit Director
Thunderheart as Second Unit Director

1990

The Last of the Finest as Second Unit Director

1989

Warlock as Second Unit Director

1987

Fatal Attraction as Second Unit Director

1986

Condor as Second Unit Director

Crew

1996

Harriet the Spy as Stunts

1994

The Jungle Book as Stunt Coordinator

1993

Body of Evidence as Stunt Coordinator
Sliver as Stunt Coordinator
The Man Without a Face as Stunt Coordinator
Made in America as Stunt Coordinator

1992

Forever Young as Stunt Coordinator
Kuffs as Stunt Coordinator
Patriot Games as Stunt Coordinator

1991

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken as Stunt Coordinator
Tennessee Nights as Stunt Coordinator
The Addams Family as Stunt Coordinator
Life Stinks as Stunt Coordinator

1990

Misery as Stunt Coordinator
The Freshman as Stunt Coordinator
Impulse as Stunt Coordinator
The Last of the Finest as Stunt Coordinator
Catchfire as Stunts
Everybody Wins as Stunt Coordinator
Ghost Dad as Stunts
Days of Thunder as Stunts

1989

Road House as Stunts
Dead Bang as Stunts
Warlock as Stunt Coordinator
Baywatch as Stunt Coordinator

1988

The Presidio as Stunts

1987

Lethal Weapon as Stunts
Burglar as Stunt Coordinator
Critical Condition as Stunt Coordinator
Real Men as Stunts
Fatal Attraction as Stunt Coordinator

1986

A Fine Mess as Stunts
The Wraith as Stunts
Out of Bounds as Stunts

1983

Scarface as Stunts
Private School as Stunts
Second Thoughts as Stunt Coordinator
Gorky Park as Stunt Coordinator

1982

The Beastmaster as Stunts
Airplane II: The Sequel as Stunt Coordinator
MegaForce as Stunts

1981

Taps as Stunts
S.O.B. as Stunts
Back Roads as Stunt Coordinator
King of the Mountain as Stunt Coordinator
Nice Dreams as Stunt Double

1980

Carny as Stunt Coordinator

1978

Game of Death as Stunt Driver
Hooper as Stunts
Deathsport as Stunt Driver
Invasion of the Body Snatchers as Stunt Coordinator

1977

1976

Bound for Glory as Stunts