
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), The Final Destination (2009) and Shark Night 3D (2011).
Directed 47
2010s
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Whispers in the Dark
Second Unit Director
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
- 1986
Condor
Second Unit Director
Other crew 68
1990s
- 1996
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
Impulse
Stunt Coordinator
1980s
- 1989
Tennessee Nights
Stunt Coordinator
Dead Bang
Stunts
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1983
Second Thoughts
Stunt Coordinator
- 1982
Lookin' to Get Out
Stunts
- 1981
S.O.B.
Stunts
Take This Job and Shove It
Stunts
Back Roads
Stunt Coordinator
- 1980
Carny
Stunt Coordinator
1970s
- 1979
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
Stunts
- 1978
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
Stunts
- 1977
- 1976
Bound for Glory
Stunts
Baby Blue Marine
Stunts
Acted in 8
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Anna
Daniel's Father
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
Boardwalk
Bath Attendant
- 1977
- 1975
Appearances7
2010s
- 2010
Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
Self
2000s
- 2007
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles
Self
Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes
Self
The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'
Self
- 2006
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane
Self
- 2004
Dialing Up "Cellular"
Self
- 2003
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life
Self