Directed credits
42
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
David R. Ellis
Directing
Career Snapshot
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Directed movies: 42Directed series: 0All crew credits: 106
TMDB ID: 4755
IMDb ID: nm0254786
Known for: Directing
Born: September 8, 1952
Died: January 7, 2013
Age: 60
Place of birth: Santa Monica, California, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1975 - 2014
Years active: 40
Average TMDB rating: 6.09
Wikidata: Q529803
Also known as
David Richard Ellis • David Ellis • دیوید آر. الیس • Дэвид Ричард Эллис
Frequent jobs
Second Unit Director (35)Director (7)Stunts (36)Stunt Coordinator (25)Stunt Driver (2)Stunt Double (1)
Biography
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) and Shark Night 3D (2011).
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by David R. Ellis.
6.3
Winter's Tale
Second Unit Director
2014 Movie
6.2
47 Ronin
Second Unit Director
2013 Movie
5.9
R.I.P.D.
Second Unit Director
2013 Movie
5.1
Shark Night 3D
Director
2011 Movie
5.5
Cop Out
Second Unit Director
2010 Movie
5.6
The Final Destination
Director
2009 Movie
4.1
Asylum
Director
2008 Movie
5.5
Snakes on a Plane
Director
2006 Movie
7.0
Just Like Heaven
Second Unit Director
2005 Movie
6.4
Cellular
Director
2004 Movie
7.2
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Second Unit Director
2003 Movie
7.1
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
2003 Movie
6.3
Final Destination 2
Director
2003 Movie
7.9
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
6.7
Rock Star
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
4.7
Just Visiting
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
5.8
Exit Wounds
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
6.7
The Kid
Second Unit Director
2000 Movie
6.5
The Perfect Storm
Second Unit Director
2000 Movie
6.3
Ride with the Devil
Second Unit Director
1999 Movie
6.5
Blue Streak
Second Unit Director
1999 Movie
6.0
Deep Blue Sea
Second Unit Director
1999 Movie
6.4
Soldier
Second Unit Director
1998 Movie
5.3
Holy Man
Second Unit Director
1998 Movie
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with David R. Ellis.
8.2
Scarface
Stunts
1983 Movie
7.9
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
7.7
Misery
Stunt Coordinator
1990 Movie
7.4
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
7.3
Lethal Weapon
Stunts
1987 Movie
7.2
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Stunt Coordinator
1978 Movie
7.2
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Second Unit Director
2003 Movie
7.1
The Negotiator
Second Unit Director
1998 Movie
7.1
To Live and Die in L.A.
Stunts
1985 Movie
7.1
National Lampoon's Vacation
Stunts
1983 Movie
7.1
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
2003 Movie
7.1
The Addams Family
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
Series
Top Rated Series
Highest rated series linked with David R. Ellis.
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with David R. Ellis.
7.9
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
2001 Movie
8.2
Scarface
Stunts
1983 Movie
7.1
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
2003 Movie
5.5
Sliver
Stunt Coordinator
1993 Movie
7.7
Misery
Stunt Coordinator
1990 Movie
7.3
Lethal Weapon
Stunts
1987 Movie
6.3
Final Destination 2
Director
2003 Movie
6.2
Waterworld
Second Unit Director
1995 Movie
5.6
The Final Destination
Director
2009 Movie
7.1
National Lampoon's Vacation
Stunts
1983 Movie
7.1
The Addams Family
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
7.1
The Negotiator
Second Unit Director
1998 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with David R. Ellis.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for David R. Ellis.
6.0
Harriet the Spy
Stunts
1996 Movie
6.0
The Jungle Book
Stunt Coordinator
1994 Movie
6.6
The Man Without a Face
Stunt Coordinator
1993 Movie
5.5
Sliver
Stunt Coordinator
1993 Movie
5.3
Warlock: The Armageddon
Stunts
1993 Movie
6.5
Forever Young
Stunt Coordinator
1992 Movie
6.7
Patriot Games
Stunt Coordinator
1992 Movie
5.7
Kuffs
Stunt Coordinator
1992 Movie
7.1
The Addams Family
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
5.7
Life Stinks
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
7.4
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Stunt Coordinator
1991 Movie
7.7
Misery
Stunt Coordinator
1990 Movie
6.3
The Freshman
Stunt Coordinator
1990 Movie
5.1
Ghost Dad
Stunts
1990 Movie
6.3
Days of Thunder
Stunts
1990 Movie
5.5
Impulse
Stunt Coordinator
1990 Movie
Series
Other Crew Work in Series
Additional series credits for David R. Ellis.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for David R. Ellis.
8.0
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
as Self
2003 Movie
6.5
Blind Fury
as Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989 Movie
6.0
The Mighty Quinn
as Jersey
1989 Movie
5.1
Anna
as Daniel's Father
1987 Movie
6.9
Rocky III
as Opponent
1982 Movie
6.1
Heroes
as Bar Patron #1
1977 Movie
6.1
The Strongest Man in the World
as David (Student)
1975 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for David R. Ellis.