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).
2014Winter's TaleMovieSecond Unit Director201347 RoninMovieSecond Unit Director2013R.I.P.D.MovieSecond Unit Director
2011Shark Night 3DMovieDirector
2010Cop OutMovieSecond Unit Director
2010Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"Movieas Self2009The Final DestinationMovieDirector
2008AsylumMovieDirector
2007Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesMovieas Self
2007The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'Movieas Self
2007Snakes on a Set: Behind the ScenesMovieas Self2006Snakes on a PlaneMovieDirector
2006Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a PlaneMovieas Self2005Just Like HeavenMovieSecond Unit Director2004CellularMovieDirector
2004Dialing Up "Cellular"Movieas Self2003Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldMovieSecond Unit Director2003The Matrix ReloadedMovieSecond Unit Director2003Final Destination 2MovieDirector
2003Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to LifeMovieas Self2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneMovieSecond Unit Director
2001Rock StarMovieSecond Unit Director
2001Just VisitingMovieSecond Unit Director
2001Exit WoundsMovieSecond Unit Director
2000The KidMovieSecond Unit Director2000The Perfect StormMovieSecond Unit Director
1999Ride with the DevilMovieSecond Unit Director
1999Blue StreakMovieSecond Unit Director1999Deep Blue SeaMovieSecond Unit Director
1998SoldierMovieSecond Unit Director
1998Holy ManMovieSecond Unit Director1998The NegotiatorMovieSecond Unit Director1998SphereMovieSecond Unit Director
1998Desperate MeasuresMovieSecond Unit Director
1997The Devil's OwnMovieSecond Unit Director
1996Harriet the SpyMovieStunts
1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoMovieDirector1995WaterworldMovieSecond Unit Director
1994The Jungle BookMovieStunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
1994Clear and Present DangerMovieSecond Unit Director
1994Blank CheckMovieSecond Unit Director
1994My Father the HeroMovieSecond Unit Director
1994Iron WillMovieSecond Unit Director
1993Beethoven's 2ndMovieSecond Unit Director
1993The Man Without a FaceMovieStunt Coordinator
1993SliverMovieStunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
1993Warlock: The ArmageddonMovieStunts
1993Body of EvidenceMovieSecond Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
1993Made in AmericaMovieSecond Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
1992Forever YoungMovieStunt Coordinator
1992Whispers in the DarkMovieSecond Unit Director1992Patriot GamesMovieStunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
1992ThunderheartMovieSecond Unit Director
1992KuffsMovieStunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director1991The Addams FamilyMovieStunt Coordinator
1991Life StinksMovieStunt Coordinator
1991Wild Hearts Can't Be BrokenMovieStunt Coordinator1990MiseryMovieStunt Coordinator
1990The FreshmanMovieStunt Coordinator
1990Ghost DadMovieStunts
1990Days of ThunderMovieStunts
1990ImpulseMovieStunt Coordinator
1990CatchfireMovieStunts
1990The Last of the FinestMovieStunt Coordinator · Second Unit Director
1990Everybody WinsMovieStunt Coordinator
1989Phantom of the Mall: Eric's RevengeMovieStunts
1989Blind FuryMovieas Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989Tennessee NightsMovieStunt Coordinator
1989Star Trek V: The Final FrontierMovieStunts
1989WarlockMovieSecond Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator
1989Road HouseMovieStunts
1989BaywatchTV showStunt Coordinator · 3 episodes
1989She's Out of ControlMovieStunts
1989Dead BangMovieStunts
1989The Mighty QuinnMovieas Jersey
1989Gleaming the CubeMovieStunts
1988The PresidioMovieStunts
1987AnnaMovieas Daniel's Father
1987Real MenMovieStunts
1987Fatal AttractionMovieSecond Unit Director · Stunt Coordinator · Stunts
1987BurglarMovieStunt Coordinator1987Lethal WeaponMovieStunts
1987Critical ConditionMovieStunt Coordinator
1986The WraithMovieStunts
1986CondorMovieSecond Unit Director
1986A Fine MessMovieStunts
1986Out of BoundsMovieStunts
1985To Live and Die in L.A.MovieStunts
1983Gorky ParkMovieStunt Coordinator1983ScarfaceMovieStunts
1983National Lampoon's VacationMovieStunts
1983Private SchoolMovieStunts
1983Second ThoughtsMovieStunt Coordinator
1982Airplane II: The SequelMovieStunt Coordinator
1982Lookin' to Get OutMovieStunts
1982The BeastmasterMovieStunts
1982Fast Times at Ridgemont HighMovieStunts
1982MegaForceMovieStunts
1982Rocky IIIMovieas Opponent
1981TapsMovieStunts
1981Sharky's MachineMovieStunts
1981Nice DreamsMovieStunt Double
1981S.O.B.MovieStunts
1981Take This Job and Shove ItMovieStunts
1981King of the MountainMovieStunt Coordinator
1981Back RoadsMovieStunt Coordinator
1980Smokey and the Bandit IIMovieStunts
1980CarnyMovieStunt Coordinator
1979BoardwalkMovieas Bath Attendant
1979Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam RiderMovieStunts
1978Invasion of the Body SnatchersMovieStunt Coordinator
1978HooperMovieStunts
1978Hot Lead & Cold FeetMovieStunts
1978DeathsportMovieStunt Driver
1978Game of DeathMovieStunt Driver
1977HeroesMovieas Bar Patron #1
1977Smokey and the BanditMovieStunts
1976Bound for GloryMovieStunts
1976Baby Blue MarineMovieStunts
1975Wonder WomanTV showas Ludwig · 1 episodes
1975The Strongest Man in the WorldMovieas David (Student)