David R. Ellis

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David R. Ellis

Directing September 8, 1952

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), Cell…

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

7.9 2001 Movie
Scarface

Scarface

8.2 1983 Movie
The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

7.1 2003 Movie
Misery

Misery

7.8 1990 Movie
Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon

7.3 1987 Movie
The Addams Family

The Addams Family

7.1 1991 Movie
Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

6.3 2003 Movie
Rocky III

Rocky III

6.9 1982 Movie
R.I.P.D.

R.I.P.D.

5.9 2013 Movie
47 Ronin

47 Ronin

6.2 2013 Movie
Waterworld

Waterworld

6.2 1995 Movie
The Final Destination

The Final Destination

5.6 2009 Movie

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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).

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Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2014
    Winter's Tale

    Movie Second Unit Director

  2. 2013
    47 Ronin

    Movie Second Unit Director

  3. 2013
    R.I.P.D.

    Movie Second Unit Director

  4. 2011
    Shark Night 3D

    Movie Director

  5. 2010
    Cop Out

    Movie Second Unit Director

  6. 2010
    Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"

    Movie Self

  7. 2009
    The Final Destination

    Movie Director

  8. 2008
    Asylum

    Movie Director

  9. 2007
    Snakes on a Plane: Meet the Reptiles

    Movie Self

  10. 2007
    Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes

    Movie Self

  11. 2007
    The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane'

    Movie Self

  12. 2006
    Snakes on a Plane

    Movie Director

  13. 2006
    Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a Plane

    Movie Self

  14. 2005
    Just Like Heaven

    Movie Second Unit Director

  15. 2004
    Cellular

    Movie Director

  16. 2004
    Dialing Up "Cellular"

    Movie Self

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  1. 2003
    Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World

    Movie Second Unit Director

  2. 2003
    The Matrix Reloaded

    Movie Second Unit Director

  3. 2003
    Final Destination 2

    Movie Director

  4. 2003
    Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

    Movie Self

  5. 2001
    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    Movie Second Unit Director

  6. 2001
    Rock Star

    Movie Second Unit Director

  7. 2001
    Just Visiting

    Movie Second Unit Director

  8. 2001
    Exit Wounds

    Movie Second Unit Director

  9. 2000
    The Kid

    Movie Second Unit Director

  10. 2000
    The Perfect Storm

    Movie Second Unit Director

  11. 1999
    Ride with the Devil

    Movie Second Unit Director

  12. 1999
    Blue Streak

    Movie Second Unit Director

  13. 1999
    Deep Blue Sea

    Movie Second Unit Director

  14. 1998
    Soldier

    Movie Second Unit Director

  15. 1998
    Holy Man

    Movie Second Unit Director

  16. 1998
    The Negotiator

    Movie Second Unit Director

  17. 1998
    Sphere

    Movie Second Unit Director

  18. 1998
    Desperate Measures

    Movie Second Unit Director

  19. 1997
    The Devil's Own

    Movie Second Unit Director

  20. 1996
    Harriet the Spy

    Movie Stunts

  21. 1996
    Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco

    Movie Director

  22. 1995
    Waterworld

    Movie Second Unit Director

  23. 1994
    The Jungle Book

    Movie Stunt Coordinator

  24. 1994
    Clear and Present Danger

    Movie Second Unit Director