Directing
David R. Ellis
Directing · Born 1952-09-08 · Santa 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).
Credits · 119
FilmWinter's Tale
2014 · Second Unit Director
Film47 Ronin
2013 · Second Unit Director
FilmR.I.P.D.
2013 · Second Unit Director
FilmShark Night 3D
2011 · Director
FilmCop Out
2010 · Second Unit Director
FilmBody Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
2010 · Self
FilmThe Final Destination
2009 · Director
FilmAsylum
2008 · Director
FilmSnakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles
2007 · Self
FilmThe Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'
2007 · Self
FilmSnakes on a Plane
2006 · Director
FilmPure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane
2006 · Self
FilmJust Like Heaven
2005 · Second Unit Director
FilmCellular
2004 · Director
FilmDialing Up "Cellular"
2004 · Self
FilmMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Matrix Reloaded
2003 · Second Unit Director
FilmFinal Destination 2
2003 · Director
FilmBits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
2003 · Self
FilmHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 · Second Unit Director
FilmRock Star
2001 · Second Unit Director
FilmJust Visiting
2001 · Second Unit Director
FilmExit Wounds
2001 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Kid
2000 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Perfect Storm
2000 · Second Unit Director
FilmRide with the Devil
1999 · Second Unit Director
FilmBlue Streak
1999 · Second Unit Director
FilmDeep Blue Sea
1999 · Second Unit Director
FilmSoldier
1998 · Second Unit Director
FilmHoly Man
1998 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Negotiator
1998 · Second Unit Director
FilmSphere
1998 · Second Unit Director
FilmDesperate Measures
1998 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Devil's Own
1997 · Second Unit Director
FilmHarriet the Spy
1996 · Stunts
FilmHomeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1996 · Director
FilmWaterworld
1995 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Jungle Book
1994 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmClear and Present Danger
1994 · Second Unit Director
FilmBlank Check
1994 · Second Unit Director
FilmMy Father the Hero
1994 · Second Unit Director
FilmIron Will
1994 · Second Unit Director
FilmBeethoven's 2nd
1993 · Second Unit Director
FilmThe Man Without a Face
1993 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmSliver
1993 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmWarlock: The Armageddon
1993 · Stunts
FilmBody of Evidence
1993 · Second Unit Director
FilmMade in America
1993 · Second Unit Director
FilmForever Young
1992 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmWhispers in the Dark
1992 · Second Unit Director
FilmPatriot Games
1992 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmThunderheart
1992 · Second Unit Director
FilmKuffs
1992 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmThe Addams Family
1991 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmLife Stinks
1991 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmWild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1991 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmMisery
1990 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmThe Freshman
1990 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmGhost Dad
1990 · Stunts
FilmDays of Thunder
1990 · Stunts
FilmImpulse
1990 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmCatchfire
1990 · Stunts
FilmThe Last of the Finest
1990 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmEverybody Wins
1990 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmPhantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
1989 · Stunts
FilmBlind Fury
1989 · Ski Lodge Killer #3
FilmTennessee Nights
1989 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmStar Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989 · Stunts
FilmWarlock
1989 · Second Unit Director
FilmRoad House
1989 · Stunts
Baywatch
1989 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmShe's Out of Control
1989 · Stunts
FilmDead Bang
1989 · Stunts
FilmThe Mighty Quinn
1989 · Jersey
FilmGleaming the Cube
1989 · Stunts
FilmThe Presidio
1988 · Stunts
FilmAnna
1987 · Daniel's Father
FilmReal Men
1987 · Stunts
FilmFatal Attraction
1987 · Second Unit Director
FilmBurglar
1987 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmLethal Weapon
1987 · Stunts
FilmCritical Condition
1987 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmThe Wraith
1986 · Stunts
FilmCondor
1986 · Second Unit Director
FilmA Fine Mess
1986 · Stunts
FilmOut of Bounds
1986 · Stunts
FilmTo Live and Die in L.A.
1985 · Stunts
FilmGorky Park
1983 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmScarface
1983 · Stunts
FilmNational Lampoon's Vacation
1983 · Stunts
FilmPrivate School
1983 · Stunts
FilmSecond Thoughts
1983 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmAirplane II: The Sequel
1982 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmLookin' to Get Out
1982 · Stunts
FilmThe Beastmaster
1982 · Stunts
FilmFast Times at Ridgemont High
1982 · Stunts
FilmMegaForce
1982 · Stunts
FilmRocky III
1982 · Opponent
FilmTaps
1981 · Stunts
FilmSharky's Machine
1981 · Stunts
FilmNice Dreams
1981 · Stunt Double
FilmS.O.B.
1981 · Stunts
FilmTake This Job and Shove It
1981 · Stunts
FilmKing of the Mountain
1981 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmBack Roads
1981 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmSmokey and the Bandit II
1980 · Stunts
FilmCarny
1980 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmFast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1979 · Stunts
FilmInvasion of the Body Snatchers
1978 · Stunt Coordinator
FilmHooper
1978 · Stunts
FilmHot Lead & Cold Feet
1978 · Stunts
FilmDeathsport
1978 · Stunt Driver
FilmGame of Death
1978 · Stunt Driver
FilmHeroes
1977 · Bar Patron #1
FilmSmokey and the Bandit
1977 · Stunts
FilmBound for Glory
1976 · Stunts
FilmBaby Blue Marine
1976 · Stunts
Wonder Woman
1975 · Ludwig
FilmThe Strongest Man in the World
1975 · David (Student)