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David R. Ellis (1952–2013)

Stunts | Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | Actor

Began as child actor in Kurt Russell-Disney Films in 1974. Made the switch to the Stunt world following a successful career as a junior pro surfer. Born, bred, and continues to reside in Malibu. Many, many stunts later, David made the promotion to Stunt Coordinator in 1978 on Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Coordinating... See full bio »

Born:

David Richard Ellis
in Santa Monica, California, USA

Died:

(age 60) in Johannesburg, South Africa
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2009 Hotel for Dogs (stunts - as David Richard Ellis)
 
1996 Harriet the Spy (stunts - as Dave Ellis)
 
1994 The Jungle Book (stunt coordinator: US - as David Ellis)
 
1993 Warlock: The Armageddon (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1993 The Man Without a Face (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis, stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1993 Made in America (stunt coordinator)
 
1993 Sliver (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1993 Body of Evidence (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1992 Forever Young (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1992 Patriot Games (stunt coordinator)
 
1991 The Addams Family (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1991 Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (stunt coordinator)
 
1991 Life Stinks (stunt coordinator - as David Richard Ellis)
 
1991 Kuffs (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1990 Misery (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1990 The Freshman (stunt coordinator)
 
1990 Ghost Dad (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1990 Days of Thunder (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1990 Impulse (stunt coordinator)
 
1990 Catchfire (stunt person)
 
1990 The Last of the Finest (stunt coordinator - as Davis Ellis, stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1989-1990 Baywatch (TV series) (stunt coordinator - 15 episodes)
– Muddy Waters (1990) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– We Need a Vacation (1990) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– Home Cort (1990) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– Armored Car (1990) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– The Reunion (1989) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
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1990 Everybody Wins (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1989 Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1989 Tennessee Waltz (fight coordinator - as David Richard Ellis)
 
1989 Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (stunts - as David Richard Ellis)
 
1989 Warlock (stunt coordinator)
 
1989 Road House (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1989 She's Out of Control (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1989 Dead Bang (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1989 Gleaming the Cube (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1988 Remo Williams (TV movie) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1988 The Presidio (stunts)
 
1987 Real Men (stunt player - as David Ellis)
 
1987 Fatal Attraction (stunt coordinator, stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1987 Burglar (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1987 Lethal Weapon (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1987 Critical Condition (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1986 The Wraith (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1986 A Fine Mess (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1986 Out of Bounds (stunts)
 
1985 To Live and Die in L.A. (stunt player)
 
1984 Fooling Around (stunts)
 
1984 V (TV series) (stunt coordinator)
 
1984 V: The Final Battle (TV mini-series) (stunt coordinator - 3 episodes)
– Part Three (1984) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– Part Two (1984) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
– Part One (1984) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1983 Gorky Park (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1983 Scarface (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1983 Private School (stunts)
 
1983 Vacation (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1983 V (TV movie) (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1983 Second Thoughts (stunt coordinator, stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1982 Airplane II: The Sequel (stunt coordinator)
 
1982 Lookin' to Get Out (stunt person - as David Ellis)
 
1982 The Beastmaster (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1982 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1982 Megaforce (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1981 Sharky's Machine (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1981 Taps (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1981 Return of the Rebels (TV movie) (stunt coordinator - as Dave Ellis)
 
1981 S.O.B. (stunts - as Dave Ellis)
 
1981 Nice Dreams (stunt double: Chong - as David Ellis)
 
1981 Take This Job and Shove It (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1981 King of the Mountain (stunt coordinator)
 
1981 Back Roads (stunt coordinator)
 
1980 Smokey and the Bandit II (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1980 Carny (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1979 Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (stunts)
 
1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers (stunt coordinator - as David Ellis)
 
1978 Hooper (stunts)
 
1978 Hot Lead and Cold Feet (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1978 Deathsport (stunt rider - as David Ellis)
 
1978 The Game of Death (motorcycle stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1977 Smokey and the Bandit (stunts - uncredited)
 
1976 Bound for Glory (stunts - as David Ellis)
 
1976 Baby Blue Marine (stunts - uncredited)
 
2013 Winter's Tale (second unit director) (filming)
 
2013 47 Ronin (second unit director) (post-production)
 
2013 R.I.P.D. (second unit director) (completed)
 
2010 Cop Out (second unit director)
 
2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (second unit director)
 
2003 The Matrix Reloaded (second unit director: USA - as David Ellis)
 
2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
2001 Rock Star (second unit director)
 
2001 Just Visiting (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
2001 Exit Wounds (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
2000 The Perfect Storm (second unit director)
 
2000 The Kid (second unit director)
 
1999 Blue Streak (second unit director)
 
1999/I Ride with the Devil (second unit director)
 
1999 Deep Blue Sea (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1998/I Soldier (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1998 Holy Man (second unit director)
 
1998 The Negotiator (second unit director: Los Angeles - as David Ellis)
 
1998 Sphere (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1998 Desperate Measures (second unit director)
 
1997 The Devil's Own (second unit director: Dublin - as David Ellis)
 
1995 Waterworld (second unit director)
 
1994 The Jungle Book (second unit director)
 
1994 Clear and Present Danger (second unit director)
 
1994 Blank Check (second unit director)
 
1994 My Father the Hero (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1994 Iron Will (second unit director)
 
1993 Beethoven's 2nd (second unit director)
 
1993 Made in America (second unit director)
 
1993 Sliver (second unit director)
 
1993 Body of Evidence (second unit director)
 
1992 Forever Young (second unit director)
 
1992 Whispers in the Dark (second unit director)
 
1992 Patriot Games (second unit director)
 
1992 Thunderheart (second unit director - as David Richard Ellis)
 
1991 Life Stinks (second unit director - uncredited)
 
1991 Kuffs (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1990 The Last of the Finest (second unit director)
 
1989-1990 Baywatch (TV series) (second unit director - 4 episodes)
– Muddy Waters (1990) (second unit director - as David Ellis)
– We Need a Vacation (1990) (second unit director - as David Ellis)
– The Reunion (1989) (second unit director - as David Ellis)
– Rookie School (1989) (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
1989 Warlock (second unit director)
 
1987 Fatal Attraction (second unit director - uncredited)
 
1986/I Condor (TV movie) (second unit director - as David Ellis)
 
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1990 The Bounty Hunter
Townsman (as David Ellis)
 
1989 Blind Fury
Ski Lodge Killer #3 (as David Ellis)
 
1989 The Mighty Quinn
Jersey (as David Ellis)
 
1988 Guns of Paradise (TV series)
Lester Bradley
– Founders' Day (1988) … Lester Bradley (as David Ellis)
 
1987 Anna
Daniel's Father
 
1982 Nightbeast
Laser victim (as Dave Ellis)
 
1982 Rocky III
Opponent (as David Ellis)
 
1979 Boardwalk
Bath attendant
 
1978 Flying High (TV series)
Quarterback
– Fear of Cheesecake (1978) … Quarterback (as David Ellis)
 
1978 Wonder Woman (TV series)
Ludwig
– My Teenage Idol Is Missing (1978) … Ludwig
 
1977 Heroes
Bar Patron #1
 
1975 The Strongest Man in the World
David (Student) (as David Richard Ellis)
 
Show ShowDirector (7 titles)
Show ShowCamera and Electrical Department (1 title)
2001 Rock Star (director of photography: second unit)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2003 Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (video documentary short) (special thanks - as David Ellis)
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
2010 Body Count: The Deaths of 'The Final Destination' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 Meet the Reptiles (video documentary short)
Himself - Director (as David Ellis)
 
2006 Pure Venom: The Making of 'Snakes on a Plane' (video documentary short)
Himself - Director (as David Ellis)
 
2006 Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2006 The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 The Burly Man Chronicles (video documentary)
Himself (extended version) (as David Ellis)
 
2004 Dialing Up 'Cellular' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (video documentary short)
Himself - Director (as David Ellis)
 
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Alternate Names:

Dave Ellis | David Richard Ellis | David Ellis | Davis Ellis

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Star Sign:

Virgo