Filmography
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Known For
The Matrix Reloaded Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (2003) -
Snakes on a Plane Director (2006) -
Waterworld Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1995) -
Known For
Cellular Director (2004) -
Actor
The Bounty Hunter Townsperson (1989) -
Blind Fury Ski Lodge Killer #3 (1989) -
The Mighty Quinn Jersey (1989) -
Guns of Paradise Lester Bradley (1988) -
Anna Daniel's Father (1987) -
Rocky III Opponent (1982) -
Boardwalk Bath attendant (1979) -
Flying High Quarterback (1978) -
Wonder Woman Ludwig (1978) -
Heroes Bar Patron #1 (1977) -
Actor
![The Strongest Man in the World]( "The Strongest Man in the World")
The Strongest Man in the World David (Student) (1975) -
Director
![Shark Night 3D]( "Shark Night 3D")
Shark Night 3D (2011) -
![The Final Destination]( "The Final Destination")
The Final Destination (2009) -
![Asylum]( "Asylum")
Asylum (2008) -
![Snakes on a Plane]( "Snakes on a Plane")
Snakes on a Plane (2006) -
![Cellular]( "Cellular")
Cellular (2004) -
![Final Destination 2]( "Final Destination 2")
Final Destination 2 (2003) -
Director
![Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco]( "Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco")
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Stunts
![Hotel for Dogs]( "Hotel for Dogs")
Hotel for Dogs (2009) -
![Harriet the Spy]( "Harriet the Spy")
Harriet the Spy (1996) -
![The Jungle Book]( "The Jungle Book")
The Jungle Book (1994) -
![The Man Without a Face]( "The Man Without a Face")
The Man Without a Face (1993) -
![Warlock: The Armageddon]( "Warlock: The Armageddon")
Warlock: The Armageddon (1993) -
![Made in America]( "Made in America")
Made in America (1993) -
![Sliver]( "Sliver")
Sliver (1993) -
![Body of Evidence]( "Body of Evidence")
Body of Evidence (1993) -
![Forever Young]( "Forever Young")
Forever Young (1992) -
![Patriot Games]( "Patriot Games")
Patriot Games (1992) -
![Kuffs]( "Kuffs")
Kuffs (1992) -
![The Addams Family]( "The Addams Family")
The Addams Family (1991) -
![Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken]( "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken")
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) -
![Life Stinks]( "Life Stinks")
Life Stinks (1991) -
![Misery]( "Misery")
Misery (1990) -
![The Freshman]( "The Freshman")
The Freshman (1990) -
![Ghost Dad]( "Ghost Dad")
Ghost Dad (1990) -
![Days of Thunder]( "Days of Thunder")
Days of Thunder (1990) -
![Impulse]( "Impulse")
Impulse (1990) -
![Catchfire]( "Catchfire")
Catchfire (1990) -
![The Last of the Finest]( "The Last of the Finest")
The Last of the Finest (1990) -
![Baywatch]( "Baywatch")
Baywatch (1989-1990) -
![Everybody Wins]( "Everybody Wins")
Everybody Wins (1990) -
![Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge]( "Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge")
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![Tennessee Waltz]( "Tennessee Waltz")
Tennessee Waltz (1989) -
![Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]( "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier")
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![Warlock]( "Warlock")
Warlock (1989) -
![Road House]( "Road House")
Road House (1989) -
![She's Out of Control]( "She's Out of Control")
She's Out of Control (1989) -
![Dead Bang]( "Dead Bang")
Dead Bang (1989) -
![Gleaming the Cube]( "Gleaming the Cube")
Gleaming the Cube (1989) -
![Remo Williams: The Prophecy]( "Remo Williams: The Prophecy")
Remo Williams: The Prophecy (1988) -
![The Presidio]( "The Presidio")
The Presidio (1988) -
![Real Men]( "Real Men")
Real Men (1987) -
![Fatal Attraction]( "Fatal Attraction")
Fatal Attraction (1987) -
![Burglar]( "Burglar")
Burglar (1987) -
![Lethal Weapon]( "Lethal Weapon")
Lethal Weapon (1987) -
![Critical Condition]( "Critical Condition")
Critical Condition (1987) -
![The Wraith]( "The Wraith")
The Wraith (1986) -
![A Fine Mess]( "A Fine Mess")
A Fine Mess (1986) -
![Out of Bounds]( "Out of Bounds")
Out of Bounds (1986) -
![To Live and Die in L.A.]( "To Live and Die in L.A.")
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) -
Fooling Around (1984)
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![V]( "V")
V (1984) -
![V: The Final Battle]( "V: The Final Battle")
V: The Final Battle (1984) -
![Gorky Park]( "Gorky Park")
Gorky Park (1983) -
![Scarface]( "Scarface")
Scarface (1983) -
![National Lampoon's Vacation]( "National Lampoon's Vacation")
National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) -
![V]( "V")
V (1983) -
![Private School]( "Private School")
Private School (1983) -
![Second Thoughts]( "Second Thoughts")
Second Thoughts (1983) -
![Airplane II: The Sequel]( "Airplane II: The Sequel")
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) -
![Lookin' to Get Out]( "Lookin' to Get Out")
Lookin' to Get Out (1982) -
![Voyagers!]( "Voyagers!")
Voyagers! (1982) -
![The Beastmaster]( "The Beastmaster")
The Beastmaster (1982) -
![Fast Times at Ridgemont High]( "Fast Times at Ridgemont High")
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) -
![Megaforce]( "Megaforce")
Megaforce (1982) -
![The Phoenix]( "The Phoenix")
The Phoenix (1982) -
![Sharky's Machine]( "Sharky's Machine")
Sharky's Machine (1981) -
![Taps]( "Taps")
Taps (1981) -
![Return of the Rebels]( "Return of the Rebels")
Return of the Rebels (1981) -
![S.O.B.]( "S.O.B.")
S.O.B. (1981) -
![Nice Dreams]( "Nice Dreams")
Nice Dreams (1981) -
![Take This Job and Shove It]( "Take This Job and Shove It")
Take This Job and Shove It (1981) -
![King of the Mountain]( "King of the Mountain")
King of the Mountain (1981) -
![Back Roads]( "Back Roads")
Back Roads (1981) -
![Smokey and the Bandit II]( "Smokey and the Bandit II")
Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) -
![Carny]( "Carny")
Carny (1980) -
![Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider]( "Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider")
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![Invasion of the Body Snatchers]( "Invasion of the Body Snatchers")
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![Hooper]( "Hooper")
Hooper (1978) -
![Hot Lead and Cold Feet]( "Hot Lead and Cold Feet")
Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978) -
![Deathsport]( "Deathsport")
Deathsport (1978) -
![Game of Death]( "Game of Death")
Game of Death (1978) -
![Smokey and the Bandit]( "Smokey and the Bandit")
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) -
![Bound for Glory]( "Bound for Glory")
Bound for Glory (1976) -
Stunts
![Baby Blue Marine]( "Baby Blue Marine")
Baby Blue Marine (1976) -
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
![Winter's Tale]( "Winter's Tale")
Winter's Tale (2014) -
![47 Ronin]( "47 Ronin")
47 Ronin (2013) -
![R.I.P.D.]( "R.I.P.D.")
R.I.P.D. (2013) -
![Cop Out]( "Cop Out")
Cop Out (2010) -
![Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World]( "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World")
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![The Matrix Reloaded]( "The Matrix Reloaded")
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) -
![Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone]( "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone")
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![Rock Star]( "Rock Star")
Rock Star (2001) -
![Just Visiting]( "Just Visiting")
Just Visiting (2001) -
![Exit Wounds]( "Exit Wounds")
Exit Wounds (2001) -
![The Perfect Storm]( "The Perfect Storm")
The Perfect Storm (2000) -
![The Kid]( "The Kid")
The Kid (2000) -
![Blue Streak]( "Blue Streak")
Blue Streak (1999) -
![Ride with the Devil]( "Ride with the Devil")
Ride with the Devil (1999) -
![Deep Blue Sea]( "Deep Blue Sea")
Deep Blue Sea (1999) -
![Soldier]( "Soldier")
Soldier (1998) -
![Holy Man]( "Holy Man")
Holy Man (1998) -
![The Negotiator]( "The Negotiator")
The Negotiator (1998) -
![Sphere]( "Sphere")
Sphere (1998) -
![Desperate Measures]( "Desperate Measures")
Desperate Measures (1998) -
![The Devil's Own]( "The Devil's Own")
The Devil's Own (1997) -
![Waterworld]( "Waterworld")
Waterworld (1995) -
![The Jungle Book]( "The Jungle Book")
The Jungle Book (1994) -
![Clear and Present Danger]( "Clear and Present Danger")
Clear and Present Danger (1994) -
![Blank Check]( "Blank Check")
Blank Check (1994) -
![My Father the Hero]( "My Father the Hero")
My Father the Hero (1994) -
![Iron Will]( "Iron Will")
Iron Will (1994) -
![Beethoven's 2nd]( "Beethoven's 2nd")
Beethoven's 2nd (1993) -
![Made in America]( "Made in America")
Made in America (1993) -
![Sliver]( "Sliver")
Sliver (1993) -
![Body of Evidence]( "Body of Evidence")
Body of Evidence (1993) -
![Forever Young]( "Forever Young")
Forever Young (1992) -
![Whispers in the Dark]( "Whispers in the Dark")
Whispers in the Dark (1992) -
![Patriot Games]( "Patriot Games")
Patriot Games (1992) -
![Thunderheart]( "Thunderheart")
Thunderheart (1992) -
![Kuffs]( "Kuffs")
Kuffs (1992) -
![Life Stinks]( "Life Stinks")
Life Stinks (1991) -
![The Last of the Finest]( "The Last of the Finest")
The Last of the Finest (1990) -
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
![Baywatch]( "Baywatch")
Baywatch (1989-1990) -
![Warlock]( "Warlock")
Warlock (1989) -
![Fatal Attraction]( "Fatal Attraction")
Fatal Attraction (1987) -
![Condor]( "Condor")
Condor (1985) -
Archive footage
![Cinemassacre's Monster Madness]( "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness")
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![Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color]( "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color")
All Filmography
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination.Did You Know
Trivia
Father of Tawny Ellis.
Quotes
I think my biggest break though came probably on Patriot Games because it was the biggest, longest second unit up to that point. It was like five months of shooting and a huge crew.
Trademark
Characters in unexpected peril
Star Sign
Virgo
Personal Details
Born
David Richard Ellis
Santa Monica, California, USA
Died
(age 60)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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