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David R. Ellis

David R. Ellis

Director · 1952–2013 · Santa Monica, California, USA

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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

1990s

  1. 1999
  2. 1998
  3. 1997
  4. 1996
  5. 1995
  6. 1994
  7. 1993
  8. 1992

    Whispers in the Dark

    Second Unit Director

  9. 1990

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. 1987
  3. 1986

    Condor

    Second Unit Director

Other crew 68

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. Tennessee Nights

    Stunt Coordinator

  3. Dead Bang

    Stunts

  4. 1988
  5. 1987
  6. 1986
  7. 1985
  8. 1983
  9. Second Thoughts

    Stunt Coordinator

  10. 1982
  11. Lookin' to Get Out

    Stunts

  12. 1981
  13. S.O.B.

    Stunts

  14. Take This Job and Shove It

    Stunts

  15. Back Roads

    Stunt Coordinator

  16. 1980
  17. Carny

    Stunt Coordinator

1970s

  1. 1979

    Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

    Stunts

  2. 1978
  3. Hot Lead & Cold Feet

    Stunts

  4. 1977
  5. 1976

    Bound for Glory

    Stunts

  6. Baby Blue Marine

    Stunts

Acted in 8

Appearances7

2010s

  1. 2010

    Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

    Self

2000s

  1. 2007

    Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles

    Self

  2. Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes

    Self

  3. The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'

    Self

  4. 2006

    Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane

    Self

  5. 2004

    Dialing Up "Cellular"

    Self

  6. 2003

    Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

    Self