David R. Ellis
Directing • AGE 60
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 o...
Filmography
Winter's Tale
Second Unit Director
2014
47 Ronin
Second Unit Director
2013
R.I.P.D.
Second Unit Director
2013
Shark Night 3D
Director
2011
Cop Out
Second Unit Director
2010
Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
Self
2010
The Final Destination
Director
2009
Asylum
Director
2008
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles
Self
2007
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes
Self
2007
The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'
Self
2007
Snakes on a Plane
Director
2006
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane
Self
2006
Just Like Heaven
Second Unit Director
2005
Cellular
Director
2004
Dialing Up "Cellular"
Self
2004
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
Second Unit Director
2003
The Matrix Reloaded
Second Unit Director
2003
Final Destination 2
Director
2003
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Self
2003
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Second Unit Director
2001
Rock Star
Second Unit Director
2001
Just Visiting
Second Unit Director
2001
Exit Wounds
Second Unit Director
2001
The Kid
Second Unit Director
2000
The Perfect Storm
Second Unit Director
2000
Ride with the Devil
Second Unit Director
1999
Blue Streak
Second Unit Director
1999
Deep Blue Sea
Second Unit Director
1999
Soldier
Second Unit Director
1998
Holy Man
Second Unit Director
1998
The Negotiator
Second Unit Director
1998
Sphere
Second Unit Director
1998
Desperate Measures
Second Unit Director
1998
The Devil's Own
Second Unit Director
1997
Harriet the Spy
Stunts
1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
Director
1996
Waterworld
Second Unit Director
1995
The Jungle Book
Stunt Coordinator
1994
Clear and Present Danger
Second Unit Director
1994
Blank Check
Second Unit Director
1994
My Father the Hero
Second Unit Director
1994
Iron Will
Second Unit Director
1994
Beethoven's 2nd
Second Unit Director
1993
The Man Without a Face
Stunt Coordinator
1993
Sliver
Stunt Coordinator
1993
Warlock: The Armageddon
Stunts
1993
Body of Evidence
Second Unit Director
1993
Made in America
Second Unit Director
1993
Forever Young
Stunt Coordinator
1992
Whispers in the Dark
Second Unit Director
1992
Patriot Games
Stunt Coordinator
1992
Thunderheart
Second Unit Director
1992
Kuffs
Stunt Coordinator
1992
The Addams Family
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Life Stinks
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
Stunt Coordinator
1991
Misery
Stunt Coordinator
1990
The Freshman
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Ghost Dad
Stunts
1990
Days of Thunder
Stunts
1990
Impulse
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Catchfire
Stunts
1990
The Last of the Finest
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Everybody Wins
Stunt Coordinator
1990
Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
Stunts
1989
Blind Fury
Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989
Tennessee Nights
Stunt Coordinator
1989
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Stunts
1989
Warlock
Second Unit Director
1989
Road House
Stunts
1989
Baywatch
Stunt Coordinator
1989
She's Out of Control
Stunts
1989
Dead Bang
Stunts
1989
The Mighty Quinn
Jersey
1989
Gleaming the Cube
Stunts
1989
The Presidio
Stunts
1988
Anna
Daniel's Father
1987
Real Men
Stunts
1987
Fatal Attraction
Second Unit Director
1987
Burglar
Stunt Coordinator
1987
Lethal Weapon
Stunts
1987
Critical Condition
Stunt Coordinator
1987
The Wraith
Stunts
1986
Condor
Second Unit Director
1986
A Fine Mess
Stunts
1986
Out of Bounds
Stunts
1986
To Live and Die in L.A.
Stunts
1985
Gorky Park
Stunt Coordinator
1983
Scarface
Stunts
1983
National Lampoon's Vacation
Stunts
1983
Private School
Stunts
1983
Second Thoughts
Stunt Coordinator
1983
Airplane II: The Sequel
Stunt Coordinator
1982
Lookin' to Get Out
Stunts
1982
The Beastmaster
Stunts
1982
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Stunts
1982
MegaForce
Stunts
1982
Rocky III
Opponent
1982
Taps
Stunts
1981
Sharky's Machine
Stunts
1981
Nice Dreams
Stunt Double
1981
S.O.B.
Stunts
1981
Take This Job and Shove It
Stunts
1981
King of the Mountain
Stunt Coordinator
1981
Back Roads
Stunt Coordinator
1981
Smokey and the Bandit II
Stunts
1980
Carny
Stunt Coordinator
1980
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Stunts
1979
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Stunt Coordinator
1978
Hooper
Stunts
1978
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Stunts
1978
Deathsport
Stunt Driver
1978
Game of Death
Stunt Driver
1978
Heroes
Bar Patron #1
1977
Smokey and the Bandit
Stunts
1977
Bound for Glory
Stunts
1976
Baby Blue Marine
Stunts
1976
Wonder Woman
Ludwig
1975
The Strongest Man in the World
David (Student)
1975