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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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Poster of Winter's Tale

David R. Ellis would have been no older than 60 in Winter's Tale as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 2014

Poster of 47 Ronin

David R. Ellis would have been no older than 60 in 47 Ronin as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013

Poster of R.I.P.D.

David R. Ellis would have been no older than 60 in R.I.P.D. as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 2013

Poster of Shark Night 3D

David R. Ellis was 58 in Shark Night 3D as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011

Poster of Cop Out

David R. Ellis was 57 in Cop Out as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 2010

Poster of The Final Destination

The Final Destination

David R. Ellis was 56 in The Final Destination as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 2009

Poster of Asylum

David R. Ellis was 55 in Asylum as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 2006

Poster of Just Like Heaven

Just Like Heaven

David R. Ellis was 53 in Just Like Heaven as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005

Poster of Cellular

David R. Ellis was 51 in Cellular as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003

Poster of Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

David R. Ellis was 50 in Final Destination 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2001

Poster of Rock Star

David R. Ellis was 48 in Rock Star as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 04 2001

Poster of Just Visiting

David R. Ellis was 48 in Just Visiting as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2001

Poster of Exit Wounds

David R. Ellis was 48 in Exit Wounds as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 2001

Poster of The Kid

David R. Ellis was 47 in The Kid as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1999

Poster of Blue Streak

David R. Ellis was 47 in Blue Streak as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1999

Poster of Deep Blue Sea

David R. Ellis was 46 in Deep Blue Sea as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1999

Poster of Soldier

David R. Ellis was 46 in Soldier as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1998

Poster of Holy Man

David R. Ellis was 46 in Holy Man as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998

Poster of The Negotiator

David R. Ellis was 45 in The Negotiator as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 29 1998

Poster of Sphere

David R. Ellis was 45 in Sphere as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1998

Poster of Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

David R. Ellis was 45 in Desperate Measures as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1997

Poster of Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

David R. Ellis was 43 in Harriet the Spy as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1996

Poster of Waterworld

David R. Ellis was 42 in Waterworld as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1994

Poster of Blank Check

David R. Ellis was 41 in Blank Check as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994

Poster of Iron Will

David R. Ellis was 41 in Iron Will as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1993

Poster of Sliver

David R. Ellis was 40 in Sliver as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1993

Poster of Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

David R. Ellis was 40 in Warlock: The Armageddon as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1993

Poster of Forever Young

David R. Ellis was 40 in Forever Young as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1992

Poster of Patriot Games

David R. Ellis was 39 in Patriot Games as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1992

Poster of Thunderheart

David R. Ellis was 39 in Thunderheart as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

Poster of Kuffs

David R. Ellis was 39 in Kuffs as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1992

Poster of The Addams Family

The Addams Family

David R. Ellis was 39 in The Addams Family as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1991

Poster of Tennessee Nights

Tennessee Nights

David R. Ellis was 39 in Tennessee Nights as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1991

Poster of Life Stinks

David R. Ellis was 38 in Life Stinks as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1991

Poster of Misery

David R. Ellis was 38 in Misery as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1990

Poster of The Freshman

David R. Ellis was 37 in The Freshman as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990

Poster of Ghost Dad

David R. Ellis was 37 in Ghost Dad as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1990

Poster of Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder

David R. Ellis was 37 in Days of Thunder as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1990

Poster of Impulse

David R. Ellis was 37 in Impulse as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990

Poster of Catchfire

David R. Ellis was 37 in Catchfire as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1990

Poster of Everybody Wins

David R. Ellis was 37 in Everybody Wins as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1989

Poster of Warlock

David R. Ellis was 36 in Warlock as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1989

Poster of Road House

David R. Ellis was 36 in Road House as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1989

Poster of Dead Bang

David R. Ellis was 36 in Dead Bang as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1989

Poster of Gleaming the Cube

Gleaming the Cube

David R. Ellis was 36 in Gleaming the Cube as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1989

Poster of The Presidio

David R. Ellis was 35 in The Presidio as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1988

Poster of Real Men

David R. Ellis was 35 in Real Men as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987

Poster of Burglar

David R. Ellis was 34 in Burglar as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1987

Poster of Lethal Weapon

David R. Ellis was 34 in Lethal Weapon as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987

Poster of Critical Condition

Critical Condition

David R. Ellis was 34 in Critical Condition as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987

Poster of The Wraith

David R. Ellis was 34 in The Wraith as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986

Poster of Condor

David R. Ellis was 33 in Condor as 'Second Unit Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1986

Poster of A Fine Mess

David R. Ellis was 33 in A Fine Mess as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1986

Poster of Out of Bounds

David R. Ellis was 33 in Out of Bounds as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1985

Poster of Gorky Park

David R. Ellis was 31 in Gorky Park as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983

Poster of Scarface

David R. Ellis was 31 in Scarface as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1983

Poster of Private School

David R. Ellis was 30 in Private School as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 1983

Poster of Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts

David R. Ellis was 30 in Second Thoughts as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1982

Poster of The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

David R. Ellis was 29 in The Beastmaster as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1982

Poster of MegaForce

David R. Ellis was 29 in MegaForce as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982

Poster of Taps

David R. Ellis was 29 in Taps as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1981

Poster of Sharky's Machine

Sharky's Machine

David R. Ellis was 29 in Sharky's Machine as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1981

Poster of Nice Dreams

David R. Ellis was 28 in Nice Dreams as 'Stunt Double'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1981

Poster of S.O.B.

David R. Ellis was 28 in S.O.B. as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1981

Poster of Back Roads

David R. Ellis was 28 in Back Roads as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980

Poster of Carny

David R. Ellis was 27 in Carny as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1978

Poster of Hooper

David R. Ellis was 25 in Hooper as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1978

Poster of Deathsport

David R. Ellis was 25 in Deathsport as 'Stunt Driver'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1978

Poster of Game of Death

David R. Ellis was 25 in Game of Death as 'Stunt Driver'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1977

Poster of Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory

David R. Ellis was 24 in Bound for Glory as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1976

Poster of Baby Blue Marine

Baby Blue Marine

David R. Ellis was 23 in Baby Blue Marine as 'Stunts'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1976

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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

David R. Ellis was 36+ in Baywatch as 'Stunt Coordinator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 1989