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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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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

47 Ronin

David R. Ellis would have been no older than

60 in 47 Ronin

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Dec 06 2013

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

Shark Night 3D

David R. Ellis was

58 in Shark Night 3D

as 'Director'.

Fri, Sep 02 2011

Cop Out

David R. Ellis was

57 in Cop Out

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Feb 26 2010

The Final Destination

David R. Ellis was

56 in The Final Destination

as 'Director'.

Wed, Aug 26 2009

Asylum

David R. Ellis was

55 in Asylum

as 'Director'.

Thu, Mar 20 2008

Snakes on a Plane

David R. Ellis was

53 in Snakes on a Plane

as 'Director'.

Thu, Aug 17 2006

Cellular

David R. Ellis was

51 in Cellular

as 'Director'.

Mon, Sep 06 2004

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

The Matrix Reloaded

David R. Ellis was

50 in The Matrix Reloaded

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Thu, May 15 2003

Final Destination 2

David R. Ellis was

50 in Final Destination 2

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jan 31 2003

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

Rock Star

David R. Ellis was

48 in Rock Star

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Tue, Sep 04 2001

Just Visiting

David R. Ellis was

48 in Just Visiting

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Apr 06 2001

Exit Wounds

David R. Ellis was

48 in Exit Wounds

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Mar 16 2001

The Kid

David R. Ellis was

47 in The Kid

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Jul 07 2000

The Perfect Storm

David R. Ellis was

47 in The Perfect Storm

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Thu, Jun 29 2000

Ride with the Devil

David R. Ellis was

47 in Ride with the Devil

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Wed, Nov 24 1999

Blue Streak

David R. Ellis was

47 in Blue Streak

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Sep 17 1999

Deep Blue Sea

David R. Ellis was

46 in Deep Blue Sea

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Wed, Jul 28 1999

Soldier

David R. Ellis was

46 in Soldier

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Oct 23 1998

Holy Man

David R. Ellis was

46 in Holy Man

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Thu, Oct 08 1998

The Negotiator

David R. Ellis was

45 in The Negotiator

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Wed, Jul 29 1998

Sphere

David R. Ellis was

45 in Sphere

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Feb 13 1998

Desperate Measures

David R. Ellis was

45 in Desperate Measures

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Jan 30 1998

The Devil's Own

David R. Ellis was

44 in The Devil's Own

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Thu, Mar 13 1997

Harriet the Spy

David R. Ellis was

43 in Harriet the Spy

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Jul 10 1996

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

Waterworld

David R. Ellis was

42 in Waterworld

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Jul 28 1995

The Jungle Book

David R. Ellis was

42 in The Jungle Book

as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Dec 23 1994

Clear and Present Danger

David R. Ellis was

41 in Clear and Present Danger

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Wed, Aug 03 1994

Blank Check

David R. Ellis was

41 in Blank Check

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Feb 11 1994

My Father the Hero

David R. Ellis was

41 in My Father the Hero

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Feb 04 1994

Iron Will

David R. Ellis was

41 in Iron Will

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Jan 14 1994

Beethoven's 2nd

David R. Ellis was

41 in Beethoven's 2nd

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Tue, Dec 14 1993

The Man Without a Face

David R. Ellis was

40 in The Man Without a Face

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Wed, Aug 25 1993

Sliver

David R. Ellis was

40 in Sliver

as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Fri, May 21 1993

Warlock: The Armageddon

David R. Ellis was

40 in Warlock: The Armageddon

as 'Stunts'.

Sat, May 01 1993

Body of Evidence

David R. Ellis was

40 in Body of Evidence

as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Jan 15 1993

Made in America

David R. Ellis was

40 in Made in America

as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.

Wed, Jan 06 1993

Forever Young

David R. Ellis was

40 in Forever Young

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Wed, Dec 16 1992

Whispers in the Dark

David R. Ellis was

39 in Whispers in the Dark

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Thu, Aug 06 1992

Patriot Games

David R. Ellis was

39 in Patriot Games

as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Thu, Jun 04 1992

Thunderheart

David R. Ellis was

39 in Thunderheart

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Apr 03 1992

Kuffs

David R. Ellis was

39 in Kuffs

as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Fri, Jan 10 1992

The Addams Family

David R. Ellis was

39 in The Addams Family

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Nov 22 1991

Tennessee Nights

David R. Ellis was

39 in Tennessee Nights

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Sat, Oct 12 1991

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

Misery

David R. Ellis was

38 in Misery

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Nov 30 1990

The Freshman

David R. Ellis was

37 in The Freshman

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Jul 20 1990

Ghost Dad

David R. Ellis was

37 in Ghost Dad

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jun 29 1990

Days of Thunder

David R. Ellis was

37 in Days of Thunder

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Jun 27 1990

Impulse

David R. Ellis was

37 in Impulse

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Apr 06 1990

Catchfire

David R. Ellis was

37 in Catchfire

as 'Stunts'.

Tue, Apr 03 1990

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

Everybody Wins

David R. Ellis was

37 in Everybody Wins

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Jan 19 1990

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

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

David R. Ellis was

36 in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jun 09 1989

Warlock

David R. Ellis was

36 in Warlock

as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.

Thu, Jun 01 1989

Road House

David R. Ellis was

36 in Road House

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, May 19 1989

She's Out of Control

David R. Ellis was

36 in She's Out of Control

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Apr 14 1989

Dead Bang

David R. Ellis was

36 in Dead Bang

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Mar 24 1989

Gleaming the Cube

David R. Ellis was

36 in Gleaming the Cube

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jan 13 1989

The Presidio

David R. Ellis was

35 in The Presidio

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jun 10 1988

Real Men

David R. Ellis was

35 in Real Men

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Sep 25 1987

Fatal Attraction

David R. Ellis was

35 in Fatal Attraction

as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator, Stunts'.

Fri, Sep 18 1987

Burglar

David R. Ellis was

34 in Burglar

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Mar 20 1987

Lethal Weapon

David R. Ellis was

34 in Lethal Weapon

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Mar 06 1987

Critical Condition

David R. Ellis was

34 in Critical Condition

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Jan 16 1987

The Wraith

David R. Ellis was

34 in The Wraith

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Oct 01 1986

Condor

David R. Ellis was

33 in Condor

as 'Second Unit Director'.

Sun, Aug 10 1986

A Fine Mess

David R. Ellis was

33 in A Fine Mess

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Aug 08 1986

Out of Bounds

David R. Ellis was

33 in Out of Bounds

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jul 25 1986

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

Scarface

David R. Ellis was

31 in Scarface

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Dec 09 1983

National Lampoon's Vacation

David R. Ellis was

30 in National Lampoon's Vacation

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jul 29 1983

Private School

David R. Ellis was

30 in Private School

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Jun 29 1983

Second Thoughts

David R. Ellis was

30 in Second Thoughts

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Mon, Mar 07 1983

Airplane II: The Sequel

David R. Ellis was

30 in Airplane II: The Sequel

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Dec 10 1982

Lookin' to Get Out

David R. Ellis was

30 in Lookin' to Get Out

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Oct 08 1982

The Beastmaster

David R. Ellis was

29 in The Beastmaster

as 'Stunts'.

Mon, Aug 16 1982

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

David R. Ellis was

29 in Fast Times at Ridgemont High

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Aug 13 1982

MegaForce

David R. Ellis was

29 in MegaForce

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jun 25 1982

Taps

David R. Ellis was

29 in Taps

as 'Stunts'.

Sun, Dec 20 1981

Sharky's Machine

David R. Ellis was

29 in Sharky's Machine

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Dec 18 1981

Nice Dreams

David R. Ellis was

28 in Nice Dreams

as 'Stunt Double'.

Fri, Jul 24 1981

S.O.B.

David R. Ellis was

28 in S.O.B.

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Jul 01 1981

Take This Job and Shove It

David R. Ellis was

28 in Take This Job and Shove It

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Apr 24 1981

King of the Mountain

David R. Ellis was

28 in King of the Mountain

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Sat, Apr 04 1981

Back Roads

David R. Ellis was

28 in Back Roads

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, Mar 13 1981

Smokey and the Bandit II

David R. Ellis was

27 in Smokey and the Bandit II

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Aug 15 1980

Carny

David R. Ellis was

27 in Carny

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Fri, May 23 1980

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

David R. Ellis was

26 in Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

as 'Stunts'.

Tue, May 01 1979

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

David R. Ellis was

26 in Invasion of the Body Snatchers

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Wed, Dec 20 1978

Hooper

David R. Ellis was

25 in Hooper

as 'Stunts'.

Fri, Jul 28 1978

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

David R. Ellis was

25 in Hot Lead & Cold Feet

as 'Stunts'.

Wed, Jul 05 1978

Deathsport

David R. Ellis was

25 in Deathsport

as 'Stunt Driver'.

Sat, Apr 01 1978

Game of Death

David R. Ellis was

25 in Game of Death

as 'Stunt Driver'.

Thu, Mar 23 1978

Smokey and the Bandit

David R. Ellis was

24 in Smokey and the Bandit

as 'Stunts'.

Thu, May 26 1977

Bound for Glory

David R. Ellis was

24 in Bound for Glory

as 'Stunts'.

Sun, Dec 05 1976

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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Baywatch

David R. Ellis was

36+ in Baywatch

as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989