David R. Ellis

David R. Ellis

Directing

September 8, 1952 — January 7, 2013Santa Monica, California, USA

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).

Known for

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

Scarface

Scarface

1983

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

2003

Misery

Misery

1990

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

1987

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

1991

Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

2003

Rocky III

Rocky III

1982

R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D.

2013

47 Ronin

47 Ronin

2013

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Winter's Tale

Winter's Tale

2014

Second Unit Director

47 Ronin

47 Ronin

2013

Second Unit Director

R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D.

2013

Second Unit Director

Shark Night 3D

Shark Night 3D

2011

Director

Cop Out

Cop Out

2010

Second Unit Director

The Final Destination

The Final Destination

2009

Director

Asylum

Asylum

2008

Director

Snakes on a Plane

Snakes on a Plane

2006

Director

Just Like Heaven

Just Like Heaven

2005

Second Unit Director

Cellular

Cellular

2004

Director

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003

Second Unit Director

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

2003

Second Unit Director

Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

2003

Director

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

Second Unit Director

Rock Star

2001

Second Unit Director

Just Visiting

Just Visiting

2001

Second Unit Director

Exit Wounds

Exit Wounds

2001

Second Unit Director

The Kid

The Kid

2000

Second Unit Director

The Perfect Storm

The Perfect Storm

2000

Second Unit Director

Ride with the Devil

Ride with the Devil

1999

Second Unit Director

Blue Streak

Blue Streak

1999

Second Unit Director

Deep Blue Sea

Deep Blue Sea

1999

Second Unit Director

Soldier

Soldier

1998

Second Unit Director

Holy Man

Holy Man

1998

Second Unit Director

The Negotiator

The Negotiator

1998

Second Unit Director

Sphere

Sphere

1998

Second Unit Director

Desperate Measures

Desperate Measures

1998

Second Unit Director

The Devil's Own

The Devil's Own

1997

Second Unit Director

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

1996

Director

Waterworld

Waterworld

1995

Second Unit Director

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

1994

Second Unit Director

Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger

1994

Second Unit Director

Blank Check

1994

Second Unit Director

My Father the Hero

My Father the Hero

1994

Second Unit Director

Iron Will

Iron Will

1994

Second Unit Director

Beethoven's 2nd

Beethoven's 2nd

1993

Second Unit Director

Sliver

Sliver

1993

Second Unit Director

Body of Evidence

Body of Evidence

1993

Second Unit Director

Made in America

Made in America

1993

Second Unit Director

Whispers in the Dark

Whispers in the Dark

1992

Second Unit Director

Patriot Games

Patriot Games

1992

Second Unit Director

Thunderheart

Thunderheart

1992

Second Unit Director

Kuffs

Kuffs

1992

Second Unit Director

The Last of the Finest

The Last of the Finest

1990

Second Unit Director

Warlock

Warlock

1989

Second Unit Director

Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction

1987

Second Unit Director

Condor

Condor

1986

Second Unit Director

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Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

1996

Stunts

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

1994

Stunt Coordinator

The Man Without a Face

The Man Without a Face

1993

Stunt Coordinator

Sliver

Sliver

1993

Stunt Coordinator

Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

1993

Stunts

Body of Evidence

Body of Evidence

1993

Stunt Coordinator

Made in America

Made in America

1993

Stunt Coordinator

Forever Young

Forever Young

1992

Stunt Coordinator

Patriot Games

Patriot Games

1992

Stunt Coordinator

Kuffs

Kuffs

1992

Stunt Coordinator

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

1991

Stunt Coordinator

Life Stinks

Life Stinks

1991

Stunt Coordinator

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

1991

Stunt Coordinator

Misery

Misery

1990

Stunt Coordinator

The Freshman

The Freshman

1990

Stunt Coordinator

Ghost Dad

Ghost Dad

1990

Stunts

Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder

1990

Stunts

Impulse

Impulse

1990

Stunt Coordinator

Catchfire

Catchfire

1990

Stunts

The Last of the Finest

The Last of the Finest

1990

Stunt Coordinator

Everybody Wins

Everybody Wins

1990

Stunt Coordinator

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

1989

Stunts

Tennessee Nights

Tennessee Nights

1989

Stunt Coordinator

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1989

Stunts

Warlock

Warlock

1989

Stunt Coordinator

Road House

Road House

1989

Stunts

Baywatch

Baywatch

1989

Stunt Coordinator

She's Out of Control

She's Out of Control

1989

Stunts

Dead Bang

Dead Bang

1989

Stunts

Gleaming the Cube

Gleaming the Cube

1989

Stunts

The Presidio

The Presidio

1988

Stunts

Real Men

Real Men

1987

Stunts

Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction

1987

Stunt Coordinator, Stunts

Burglar

Burglar

1987

Stunt Coordinator

Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

1987

Stunts

Critical Condition

Critical Condition

1987

Stunt Coordinator

The Wraith

The Wraith

1986

Stunts

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

1986

Stunts

Out of Bounds

Out of Bounds

1986

Stunts

To Live and Die in L.A.

To Live and Die in L.A.

1985

Stunts

Gorky Park

Gorky Park

1983

Stunt Coordinator

Scarface

Scarface

1983

Stunts

National Lampoon's Vacation

National Lampoon's Vacation

1983

Stunts

Private School

Private School

1983

Stunts

Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts

1983

Stunt Coordinator

Airplane II: The Sequel

Airplane II: The Sequel

1982

Stunt Coordinator

Lookin' to Get Out

Lookin' to Get Out

1982

Stunts

The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

1982

Stunts

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982

Stunts

MegaForce

MegaForce

1982

Stunts

Taps

Taps

1981

Stunts

Sharky's Machine

Sharky's Machine

1981

Stunts

Nice Dreams

Nice Dreams

1981

Stunt Double

S.O.B.

S.O.B.

1981

Stunts

Take This Job and Shove It

Take This Job and Shove It

1981

Stunts

King of the Mountain

King of the Mountain

1981

Stunt Coordinator

Back Roads

Back Roads

1981

Stunt Coordinator

Smokey and the Bandit II

Smokey and the Bandit II

1980

Stunts

Carny

Carny

1980

Stunt Coordinator

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

1979

Stunts

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1978

Stunt Coordinator

Hooper

Hooper

1978

Stunts

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

Hot Lead & Cold Feet

1978

Stunts

Deathsport

Deathsport

1978

Stunt Driver

Game of Death

Game of Death

1978

Stunt Driver

Smokey and the Bandit

Smokey and the Bandit

1977

Stunts

Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory

1976

Stunts

Baby Blue Marine

Baby Blue Marine

1976

Stunts

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Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

2010

Self

Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles

Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles

2007

Self

Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes

Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes

2007

Self

The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'

The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'

2007

Self

Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane

Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane

2006

Self

Dialing Up "Cellular"

Dialing Up "Cellular"

2004

Self

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

2003

Self

Blind Fury

Blind Fury

1989

Ski Lodge Killer #3

The Mighty Quinn

The Mighty Quinn

1989

Jersey

Anna

Anna

1987

Daniel's Father

Rocky III

Rocky III

1982

Opponent

Heroes

Heroes

1977

Bar Patron #1

Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

1975

Ludwig

The Strongest Man in the World

The Strongest Man in the World

1975

David (Student)