David R. Ellis
American film director and actor (1952-2013) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 60
David Richard Ellis was an American film director and stunt performer born in Santa Monica, California, in 1952. His credits included dozens of films and television series including National Lampoon's Vacation, Baywatch, Lethal Weapon, and Patriot Games.
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Shark Night 3DFilm, Director2010
Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"Film2009
The Final DestinationFilm, Director2008
AsylumFilm, Director2007
Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesFilm2006
Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a PlaneFilm2004
CellularFilm, Director1996
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm, Director1989
Blind FuryFilm, Ski Lodge Killer #31987
AnnaFilm, Daniel's Father1982
Rocky IIIFilm, Opponent1979
BoardwalkFilm, Bath Attendant1977
HeroesFilm, Bar Patron #11975
Wonder WomanSeries, Ludwig
The Strongest Man in the WorldFilm, 1975David (Student)1952Born8 September 1952
Shark Night 3DFilm, Director2010Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"Film2009The Final DestinationFilm, Director2008AsylumFilm, Director2007Snakes on a Plane: Meet the ReptilesFilm2006Pure Venom: The Making of Snakes on a PlaneFilm2004CellularFilm, Director1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoFilm, Director1989Blind FuryFilm, Ski Lodge Killer #31987AnnaFilm, Daniel's Father1982Rocky IIIFilm, Opponent1979BoardwalkFilm, Bath Attendant1977HeroesFilm, Bar Patron #11975Wonder WomanSeries, LudwigThe Strongest Man in the WorldFilm, 1975David (Student)1952Born8 September 1952People around David
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Lin Shaye David directed Snakes on a Plane and Cellular
Katharine McPhee David directed Shark Night (2011)
Caroline Aaron David directed Cellular (2005)
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Sara Paxton David directed Shark Night (2011)
Alyssa Diaz David directed Shark Night (2011)
Joel David Moore David directed Shark Night (2011)
Chris Carmack David directed Shark Night (2011)
Chris Zylka David directed Shark Night (2011)
Dustin Milligan David directed Shark Night (2011)
Joshua Leonard David directed Shark Night (2011)
Andrew Airlie David directed Final Destination 2 (2003)
Sinqua Walls David directed Shark Night (2011)
Sylvester Stallone Directed Rocky III (1982)
Chris Evans David directed Cellular (2005)
Samuel L. Jackson David directed Snakes on a Plane (2006)
Jason Statham David directed Cellular (2005)
Kim Basinger David directed Cellular (2005)
Sally Field David directed Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1997)
Michael J. Fox David directed Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1997)
Shantel VanSanten David directed The Final Destination (2009)
Mark Rolston David directed Asylum (2008)
Nick Zano David directed The Final Destination (2009)
Richard Burgi David directed Cellular (2005)
Known for
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Rocky III 1982
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco 1996
Blind Fury 1989
Cellular 2004
Final Destination 2 2003
Filmography 21
131 credits on file
Television 1
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2013 · aged 60
