David R. Ellis

Directing • 1952-09-08 • Santa Monica, California, USA

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).

Known For

5.9

Baywatch

1989

7.9

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001

7.1

The Matrix Reloaded

2003

6.3

Final Destination 2

2003

6.3

Waterworld

1995

7.2

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

2003

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Filmography

2014
Winter's TaleFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.3
2013
R.I.P.D.Film
Second Unit Director
★ 5.9
2013
47 RoninFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.2
2011
Shark Night 3DFilm
Director
★ 5.1
2010
Cop OutFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.6
2009
The Final DestinationFilm
Director
★ 5.6
2008
AsylumFilm
Director
★ 4.1
2006
Snakes on a PlaneFilm
Director
★ 5.5
2005
Just Like HeavenFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 7.0
2004
CellularFilm
Director
★ 6.4
2003
The Matrix ReloadedFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 7.1
2003
Final Destination 2Film
Director
★ 6.3
2003
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the WorldFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 7.2
2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 7.9
2001
Rock StarFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.7
2001
Exit WoundsFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.9
2001
Just VisitingFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 4.8
2000
The Perfect StormFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.5
2000
The KidFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.8
1999
Deep Blue SeaFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.0
1999
Blue StreakFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.5
1999
Ride with the DevilFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.3
1998
The NegotiatorFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 7.1
1998
SphereFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.1
1998
SoldierFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.4
1998
Holy ManFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.2
1998
Desperate MeasuresFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.0
1997
The Devil's OwnFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.2
1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm
Director
★ 6.6
1995
WaterworldFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.3
1994
Clear and Present DangerFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.6
1994
Blank CheckFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.0
1994
The Jungle BookFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.0
1994
Iron WillFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.7
1994
My Father the HeroFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.3
1993
Beethoven's 2ndFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.6
1993
SliverFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.6
1993
Made in AmericaFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.5
1993
Body of EvidenceFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.0
1992
Patriot GamesFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.7
1992
ThunderheartFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.4
1992
KuffsFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.8
1992
Whispers in the DarkFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.0
1990
The Last of the FinestFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.8
1989
WarlockFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.3
1987
Fatal AttractionFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 6.8
1986
CondorFilm
Second Unit Director
★ 5.7