David R. Ellis (1952-2013)

Alias:
David Ellis
David Richard Ellis

Birthplace:
Santa Monica, California, USA

Born:
September 8, 1952

Died:
January 7, 2013

David Richard Ellis (September 8, 1952 - January 7, 2013) was an American director, actor, and former stuntman

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Director:
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
2003  Final Destination 2
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2011  Shark Night 3D

Second Unit Director:
1986  Condor
1987  Fatal Attraction
1989  Warlock
1990  The Last of the Finest
1992  Kuffs
1992  Patriot Games
1992  Thunderheart
1992  Whispers in the Dark
1993  Beethoven's 2nd
1993  Body of Evidence
1993  Made in America
1993  Sliver
1994  Blank Check
1994  Clear and Present Danger
1994  Iron Will
1994  My Father the Hero
1994  The Jungle Book
1995  Waterworld
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1997  The Devil's Own
1998  Desperate Measures
1998  Holy Man
1998  Soldier
1998  Sphere
1998  The Negotiator
1999  Blue Streak
1999  Deep Blue Sea
1999  Ride with the Devil
2000  The Kid
2000  The Perfect Storm
2001  Exit Wounds
2001  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001  Just Visiting
2001  Rock Star
2003  Final Destination 2
2003  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003  The Matrix Reloaded
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2010  Cop Out
2011  Shark Night 3D
2013  47 Ronin
2013  R.I.P.D.
2014  Winter's Tale

Stunt Coordinator:
1978  Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1980  Carny
1981  Back Roads
1981  King of the Mountain
1982  Airplane II: The Sequel
1983  Second Thoughts
1986  Condor
1987  Burglar
1987  Critical Condition
1987  Fatal Attraction
1989  Warlock
1990  Everybody Wins
1990  Impulse
1990  Misery
1990  The Freshman
1990  The Last of the Finest
1991  Tennessee Nights
1991  The Addams Family
1991  Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1992  Forever Young
1992  Kuffs
1992  Patriot Games
1992  Thunderheart
1992  Whispers in the Dark
1993  Beethoven's 2nd
1993  Body of Evidence
1993  Made in America
1993  Sliver
1993  The Man Without a Face
1994  Blank Check
1994  Clear and Present Danger
1994  Iron Will
1994  My Father the Hero
1994  The Jungle Book
1995  Waterworld
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1997  The Devil's Own
1998  Desperate Measures
1998  Holy Man
1998  Soldier
1998  Sphere
1998  The Negotiator
1999  Blue Streak
1999  Deep Blue Sea
1999  Ride with the Devil
2000  The Kid
2000  The Perfect Storm
2001  Exit Wounds
2001  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001  Just Visiting
2001  Rock Star
2003  Final Destination 2
2003  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003  The Matrix Reloaded
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2010  Cop Out
2011  Shark Night 3D
2013  47 Ronin
2013  R.I.P.D.
2014  Winter's Tale

Stunt Double:
1978  Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1980  Carny
1981  Back Roads
1981  King of the Mountain
1981  Nice Dreams
1982  Airplane II: The Sequel
1983  Second Thoughts
1986  Condor
1987  Burglar
1987  Critical Condition
1987  Fatal Attraction
1989  Warlock
1990  Everybody Wins
1990  Impulse
1990  Misery
1990  The Freshman
1990  The Last of the Finest
1991  Tennessee Nights
1991  The Addams Family
1991  Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1992  Forever Young
1992  Kuffs
1992  Patriot Games
1992  Thunderheart
1992  Whispers in the Dark
1993  Beethoven's 2nd
1993  Body of Evidence
1993  Made in America
1993  Sliver
1993  The Man Without a Face
1994  Blank Check
1994  Clear and Present Danger
1994  Iron Will
1994  My Father the Hero
1994  The Jungle Book
1995  Waterworld
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1997  The Devil's Own
1998  Desperate Measures
1998  Holy Man
1998  Soldier
1998  Sphere
1998  The Negotiator
1999  Blue Streak
1999  Deep Blue Sea
1999  Ride with the Devil
2000  The Kid
2000  The Perfect Storm
2001  Exit Wounds
2001  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001  Just Visiting
2001  Rock Star
2003  Final Destination 2
2003  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003  The Matrix Reloaded
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2010  Cop Out
2011  Shark Night 3D
2013  47 Ronin
2013  R.I.P.D.
2014  Winter's Tale

Stunt Driver:
1978  Deathsport
1978  Game of Death
1978  Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1980  Carny
1981  Back Roads
1981  King of the Mountain
1981  Nice Dreams
1982  Airplane II: The Sequel
1983  Second Thoughts
1986  Condor
1987  Burglar
1987  Critical Condition
1987  Fatal Attraction
1989  Warlock
1990  Everybody Wins
1990  Impulse
1990  Misery
1990  The Freshman
1990  The Last of the Finest
1991  Tennessee Nights
1991  The Addams Family
1991  Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1992  Forever Young
1992  Kuffs
1992  Patriot Games
1992  Thunderheart
1992  Whispers in the Dark
1993  Beethoven's 2nd
1993  Body of Evidence
1993  Made in America
1993  Sliver
1993  The Man Without a Face
1994  Blank Check
1994  Clear and Present Danger
1994  Iron Will
1994  My Father the Hero
1994  The Jungle Book
1995  Waterworld
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1997  The Devil's Own
1998  Desperate Measures
1998  Holy Man
1998  Soldier
1998  Sphere
1998  The Negotiator
1999  Blue Streak
1999  Deep Blue Sea
1999  Ride with the Devil
2000  The Kid
2000  The Perfect Storm
2001  Exit Wounds
2001  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001  Just Visiting
2001  Rock Star
2003  Final Destination 2
2003  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003  The Matrix Reloaded
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2010  Cop Out
2011  Shark Night 3D
2013  47 Ronin
2013  R.I.P.D.
2014  Winter's Tale

Stunts:
1976  Baby Blue Marine
1976  Bound for Glory
1977  Smokey and the Bandit
1978  Deathsport
1978  Game of Death
1978  Hooper
1978  Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978  Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1979  Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1980  Carny
1980  Smokey and the Bandit II
1981  Back Roads
1981  King of the Mountain
1981  Nice Dreams
1981  S.O.B.
1981  Sharky's Machine
1981  Take This Job and Shove It
1981  Taps
1982  Airplane II: The Sequel
1982  Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1982  Lookin' to Get Out
1982  MegaForce
1982  The Beastmaster
1983  National Lampoon's Vacation
1983  Private School
1983  Scarface
1983  Second Thoughts
1985  To Live and Die in L.A.
1986  A Fine Mess
1986  Condor
1986  Out of Bounds
1986  The Wraith
1987  Burglar
1987  Critical Condition
1987  Fatal Attraction
1987  Lethal Weapon
1987  Real Men
1988  The Presidio
1989  Dead Bang
1989  Gleaming the Cube
1989  Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge
1989  Road House
1989  She's Out of Control
1989  Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
1989  Warlock
1990  Catchfire
1990  Days of Thunder
1990  Everybody Wins
1990  Ghost Dad
1990  Impulse
1990  Misery
1990  The Freshman
1990  The Last of the Finest
1991  Tennessee Nights
1991  The Addams Family
1991  Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
1992  Forever Young
1992  Kuffs
1992  Patriot Games
1992  Thunderheart
1992  Whispers in the Dark
1993  Beethoven's 2nd
1993  Body of Evidence
1993  Made in America
1993  Sliver
1993  The Man Without a Face
1993  Warlock: The Armageddon
1994  Blank Check
1994  Clear and Present Danger
1994  Iron Will
1994  My Father the Hero
1994  The Jungle Book
1995  Waterworld
1996  Harriet the Spy
1996  Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco
1997  The Devil's Own
1998  Desperate Measures
1998  Holy Man
1998  Soldier
1998  Sphere
1998  The Negotiator
1999  Blue Streak
1999  Deep Blue Sea
1999  Ride with the Devil
2000  The Kid
2000  The Perfect Storm
2001  Exit Wounds
2001  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001  Just Visiting
2001  Rock Star
2003  Final Destination 2
2003  Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
2003  The Matrix Reloaded
2004  Cellular
2006  Snakes on a Plane
2008  Asylum
2009  The Final Destination
2010  Cop Out
2011  Shark Night 3D
2013  47 Ronin
2013  R.I.P.D.
2014  Winter's Tale

Stunt Coordinator:
1989  Baywatch

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