Portrait of David R. Ellis

David R. Ellis

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Sep 08 1952
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 07 2013
David R. Ellis is 60 years old
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Poster of Winter's Tale
Winter's Tale
David R. Ellis would have been no older than
60 in Winter's Tale
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Feb 13 2014
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
David R. Ellis would have been no older than
60 in 47 Ronin
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of R.I.P.D.
R.I.P.D.
David R. Ellis would have been no older than
60 in R.I.P.D.
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of Shark Night 3D
Shark Night 3D
David R. Ellis was
58 in Shark Night 3D
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of Cop Out
Cop Out
David R. Ellis was
57 in Cop Out
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Feb 26 2010
Poster of The Final Destination
The Final Destination
David R. Ellis was
56 in The Final Destination
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of Asylum
Asylum
David R. Ellis was
55 in Asylum
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 20 2008
Poster of Snakes on a Plane
Snakes on a Plane
David R. Ellis was
53 in Snakes on a Plane
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 17 2006
Poster of Cellular
Cellular
David R. Ellis was
51 in Cellular
as 'Director'.
Mon, Sep 06 2004
Poster of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
David R. Ellis was
51 in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Nov 14 2003
Poster of The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded
David R. Ellis was
50 in The Matrix Reloaded
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Final Destination 2
Final Destination 2
David R. Ellis was
50 in Final Destination 2
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 31 2003
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
David R. Ellis was
49 in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Nov 16 2001
Poster of Rock Star
Rock Star
David R. Ellis was
48 in Rock Star
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Tue, Sep 04 2001
Poster of Just Visiting
Just Visiting
David R. Ellis was
48 in Just Visiting
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Exit Wounds
Exit Wounds
David R. Ellis was
48 in Exit Wounds
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Mar 16 2001
Poster of The Kid
The Kid
David R. Ellis was
47 in The Kid
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm
David R. Ellis was
47 in The Perfect Storm
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Jun 29 2000
Poster of Ride with the Devil
Ride with the Devil
David R. Ellis was
47 in Ride with the Devil
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Nov 24 1999
Poster of Blue Streak
Blue Streak
David R. Ellis was
47 in Blue Streak
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Sep 17 1999
Poster of Deep Blue Sea
Deep Blue Sea
David R. Ellis was
46 in Deep Blue Sea
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Jul 28 1999
Poster of Soldier
Soldier
David R. Ellis was
46 in Soldier
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Oct 23 1998
Poster of Holy Man
Holy Man
David R. Ellis was
46 in Holy Man
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Oct 08 1998
Poster of The Negotiator
The Negotiator
David R. Ellis was
45 in The Negotiator
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Jul 29 1998
Poster of Sphere
Sphere
David R. Ellis was
45 in Sphere
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Feb 13 1998
Poster of Desperate Measures
Desperate Measures
David R. Ellis was
45 in Desperate Measures
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Jan 30 1998
Poster of The Devil's Own
The Devil's Own
David R. Ellis was
44 in The Devil's Own
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Mar 13 1997
Poster of Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
David R. Ellis was
43 in Harriet the Spy
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Jul 10 1996
Poster of Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
David R. Ellis was
43 in Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Waterworld
Waterworld
David R. Ellis was
42 in Waterworld
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Jul 28 1995
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
David R. Ellis was
42 in The Jungle Book
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
David R. Ellis was
41 in Clear and Present Danger
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Blank Check
Blank Check
David R. Ellis was
41 in Blank Check
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of My Father the Hero
My Father the Hero
David R. Ellis was
41 in My Father the Hero
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of Iron Will
Iron Will
David R. Ellis was
41 in Iron Will
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Jan 14 1994
Poster of Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd
David R. Ellis was
41 in Beethoven's 2nd
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Poster of The Man Without a Face
The Man Without a Face
David R. Ellis was
40 in The Man Without a Face
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Wed, Aug 25 1993
Poster of Sliver
Sliver
David R. Ellis was
40 in Sliver
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Warlock: The Armageddon
Warlock: The Armageddon
David R. Ellis was
40 in Warlock: The Armageddon
as 'Stunts'.
Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Body of Evidence
Body of Evidence
David R. Ellis was
40 in Body of Evidence
as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Jan 15 1993
Poster of Made in America
Made in America
David R. Ellis was
40 in Made in America
as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Wed, Jan 06 1993
Poster of Forever Young
Forever Young
David R. Ellis was
40 in Forever Young
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Wed, Dec 16 1992
Poster of Whispers in the Dark
Whispers in the Dark
David R. Ellis was
39 in Whispers in the Dark
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Aug 06 1992
Poster of Patriot Games
Patriot Games
David R. Ellis was
39 in Patriot Games
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.
Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of Thunderheart
Thunderheart
David R. Ellis was
39 in Thunderheart
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Kuffs
Kuffs
David R. Ellis was
39 in Kuffs
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
David R. Ellis was
39 in The Addams Family
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Nov 22 1991
Poster of Tennessee Nights
Tennessee Nights
David R. Ellis was
39 in Tennessee Nights
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Sat, Oct 12 1991
Poster of Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
David R. Ellis was
38 in Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, May 24 1991
Poster of Misery
Misery
David R. Ellis was
38 in Misery
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Nov 30 1990
Poster of The Freshman
The Freshman
David R. Ellis was
37 in The Freshman
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Ghost Dad
Ghost Dad
David R. Ellis was
37 in Ghost Dad
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jun 29 1990
Poster of Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder
David R. Ellis was
37 in Days of Thunder
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Jun 27 1990
Poster of Impulse
Impulse
David R. Ellis was
37 in Impulse
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Catchfire
Catchfire
David R. Ellis was
37 in Catchfire
as 'Stunts'.
Tue, Apr 03 1990
Poster of The Last of the Finest
The Last of the Finest
David R. Ellis was
37 in The Last of the Finest
as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.
Fri, Mar 09 1990
Poster of Everybody Wins
Everybody Wins
David R. Ellis was
37 in Everybody Wins
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Jan 19 1990
Poster of Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
David R. Ellis was
37 in Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
David R. Ellis was
36 in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jun 09 1989
Poster of Warlock
Warlock
David R. Ellis was
36 in Warlock
as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Thu, Jun 01 1989
Poster of Road House
Road House
David R. Ellis was
36 in Road House
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of She's Out of Control
She's Out of Control
David R. Ellis was
36 in She's Out of Control
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Dead Bang
Dead Bang
David R. Ellis was
36 in Dead Bang
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Mar 24 1989
Poster of Gleaming the Cube
Gleaming the Cube
David R. Ellis was
36 in Gleaming the Cube
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of The Presidio
The Presidio
David R. Ellis was
35 in The Presidio
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jun 10 1988
Poster of Real Men
Real Men
David R. Ellis was
35 in Real Men
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
David R. Ellis was
35 in Fatal Attraction
as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Burglar
Burglar
David R. Ellis was
34 in Burglar
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
David R. Ellis was
34 in Lethal Weapon
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of Critical Condition
Critical Condition
David R. Ellis was
34 in Critical Condition
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of The Wraith
The Wraith
David R. Ellis was
34 in The Wraith
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Condor
Condor
David R. Ellis was
33 in Condor
as 'Second Unit Director'.
Sun, Aug 10 1986
Poster of A Fine Mess
A Fine Mess
David R. Ellis was
33 in A Fine Mess
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Aug 08 1986
Poster of Out of Bounds
Out of Bounds
David R. Ellis was
33 in Out of Bounds
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jul 25 1986
Poster of To Live and Die in L.A.
To Live and Die in L.A.
David R. Ellis was
33 in To Live and Die in L.A.
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Nov 01 1985
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
David R. Ellis was
31 in Scarface
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of National Lampoon's Vacation
National Lampoon's Vacation
David R. Ellis was
30 in National Lampoon's Vacation
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jul 29 1983
Poster of Private School
Private School
David R. Ellis was
30 in Private School
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Jun 29 1983
Poster of Second Thoughts
Second Thoughts
David R. Ellis was
30 in Second Thoughts
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Mon, Mar 07 1983
Poster of Airplane II: The Sequel
Airplane II: The Sequel
David R. Ellis was
30 in Airplane II: The Sequel
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Lookin' to Get Out
Lookin' to Get Out
David R. Ellis was
30 in Lookin' to Get Out
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Oct 08 1982
Poster of The Beastmaster
The Beastmaster
David R. Ellis was
29 in The Beastmaster
as 'Stunts'.
Mon, Aug 16 1982
Poster of Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
David R. Ellis was
29 in Fast Times at Ridgemont High
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Aug 13 1982
Poster of MegaForce
MegaForce
David R. Ellis was
29 in MegaForce
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of Taps
Taps
David R. Ellis was
29 in Taps
as 'Stunts'.
Sun, Dec 20 1981
Poster of Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine
David R. Ellis was
29 in Sharky's Machine
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Dec 18 1981
Poster of Nice Dreams
Nice Dreams
David R. Ellis was
28 in Nice Dreams
as 'Stunt Double'.
Fri, Jul 24 1981
Poster of S.O.B.
S.O.B.
David R. Ellis was
28 in S.O.B.
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Jul 01 1981
Poster of Take This Job and Shove It
Take This Job and Shove It
David R. Ellis was
28 in Take This Job and Shove It
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Apr 24 1981
Poster of King of the Mountain
King of the Mountain
David R. Ellis was
28 in King of the Mountain
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Sat, Apr 04 1981
Poster of Back Roads
Back Roads
David R. Ellis was
28 in Back Roads
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, Mar 13 1981
Poster of Smokey and the Bandit II
Smokey and the Bandit II
David R. Ellis was
27 in Smokey and the Bandit II
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Aug 15 1980
Poster of Carny
Carny
David R. Ellis was
27 in Carny
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
David R. Ellis was
26 in Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
as 'Stunts'.
Tue, May 01 1979
Poster of Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
David R. Ellis was
26 in Invasion of the Body Snatchers
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Wed, Dec 20 1978
Poster of Hooper
Hooper
David R. Ellis was
25 in Hooper
as 'Stunts'.
Fri, Jul 28 1978
Poster of Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
David R. Ellis was
25 in Hot Lead & Cold Feet
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, Jul 05 1978
Poster of Deathsport
Deathsport
David R. Ellis was
25 in Deathsport
as 'Stunt Driver'.
Sat, Apr 01 1978
Poster of Game of Death
Game of Death
David R. Ellis was
25 in Game of Death
as 'Stunt Driver'.
Thu, Mar 23 1978
Poster of Smokey and the Bandit
Smokey and the Bandit
David R. Ellis was
24 in Smokey and the Bandit
as 'Stunts'.
Thu, May 26 1977
Poster of Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory
David R. Ellis was
24 in Bound for Glory
as 'Stunts'.
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of Baby Blue Marine
Baby Blue Marine
David R. Ellis was
23 in Baby Blue Marine
as 'Stunts'.
Wed, May 05 1976

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Baywatch
Baywatch
David R. Ellis was
36+ in Baywatch
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989