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David R. Ellis

David R. Ellis

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

18 horror credits

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).

Director5 films

Shark Night 3D

Shark Night 3D

Director

2011
The Final Destination

The Final Destination

Director

2009 2.5
Asylum

Asylum

Director

2008
Snakes on a Plane

Snakes on a Plane

Director

2006 2.5
Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

Director

2003 3.5

Other Crew13 films

Deep Blue Sea

Deep Blue Sea

Second Unit Director

1999 4.5
Sphere

Sphere

Second Unit Director

1998
Sliver

Sliver

Stunt Coordinator / Second Unit Director

1993
Warlock: The Armageddon

Warlock: The Armageddon

Stunts

1993
Whispers in the Dark

Whispers in the Dark

Second Unit Director

1992
The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Stunt Coordinator

1991 3.3
Misery

Misery

Stunt Coordinator

1990 4.2
Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge

Stunts

1989
Warlock

Warlock

Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator

1989
Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction

Second Unit Director / Stunt Coordinator / Stunts

1987 3.0
The Wraith

The Wraith

Stunts

1986
The Beastmaster

The Beastmaster

Stunts

1982
Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Stunt Coordinator

1978 4.3