Filmography by type for
David R. Ellis More at IMDbPro »

In Development:

1. Humpty Dumpty (details only on IMDbPro)
2. The Hunted (details only on IMDbPro)

Stunts:

• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Hotel for Dogs (2009) (stunts) (as David Richard Ellis)
   ... aka Das Hundehotel (Germany)
   
   
2. Harriet the Spy (1996) (stunts) (as Dave Ellis)
3. The Jungle Book (1994) (stunt coordinator: US) (as David Ellis)
   ... aka El libro de la selva (USA: Spanish title)
   ... aka Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (USA: complete title)
4. The Man Without a Face (1993) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
5. Warlock: The Armageddon (1993) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
6. Made in America (1993) (stunt coordinator)
7. Sliver (1993) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
8. Body of Evidence (1993) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
   ... aka Body of Evidence (Canada: English title)
   ... aka Deadly Evidence
9. Forever Young (1992) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
10. Patriot Games (1992) (stunt coordinator)
11. Kuffs (1992) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
12. The Addams Family (1991) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
13. Life Stinks (1991) (stunt coordinator) (as David Richard Ellis)
    ... aka Life Sucks (USA: alternative title)
14. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991) (stunt coordinator)
15. Misery (1990) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
16. The Freshman (1990) (stunt coordinator)
17. Ghost Dad (1990) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
18. Days of Thunder (1990) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
19. Impulse (1990) (stunt coordinator)
20. Catchfire (1990) (stunts)
    ... aka Backtrack (USA: TV title (director's cut))
    ... aka Catchfire (Australia)
    ... aka Do It the Hard Way
21. The Last of the Finest (1990) (stunt coordinator) (as Davis Ellis) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Blue Heat (UK)
    ... aka Street Legal
22. "Baywatch" (stunt coordinator) (15 episodes, 1989-1990)
    ... aka Baywatch Hawaii (USA: new title)
        - Muddy Waters (1990) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - We Need a Vacation (1990) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - Home Cort (1990) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - Armored Car (1990) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - The Reunion (1989) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
          (10 more)
23. Everybody Wins (1990) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
    
    
24. Tennessee Nights (1989) (fight coordinator) (as David Richard Ellis)
    ... aka Black Water
    ... aka Tennessee Waltz (USA)
25. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) (stunts) (as David Richard Ellis)
26. Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
27. Warlock (1989) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Warlock: The Magic Wizard (Philippines: English title)
28. Road House (1989) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
29. She's Out of Control (1989) (stunts)
30. Dead Bang (1989) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Dead-Bang (USA: poster title)
31. Gleaming the Cube (1989) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka A Brother's Justice
    ... aka Skate or Die
32. Remo Williams (1988) (TV) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
33. The Presidio (1988) (stunts)
    ... aka The Presidio: The Scene of the Crime (UK)
34. Real Men (1987) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
35. Fatal Attraction (1987) (stunt coordinator) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
36. Burglar (1987) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
37. Lethal Weapon (1987) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
38. Critical Condition (1987) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
39. The Wraith (1986) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
40. A Fine Mess (1986) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Blake Edwards' A Fine Mess (USA: complete title)
41. Out of Bounds (1986) (stunts)
42. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) (stunts)
43. Fooling Around (1984) (stunts)
44. "V" (1984) TV series (stunt coordinator) (unknown episodes)
    ... aka V: The Series
45. "V: The Final Battle" (stunt coordinator) (3 episodes, 1984)
        - Part Three (1984) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - Part Two (1984) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
        - Part One (1984) TV episode (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
46. Gorky Park (1983) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
47. Scarface (1983) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
48. Vacation (1983) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka National Lampoon's Vacation (UK) (USA: complete title)
    ... aka American Vacation (Europe: English title: video title)
49. Private School (1983) (stunts)
    ... aka Private School... for Girls (USA: alternative title)
50. V (1983) (TV) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka V: The Original Mini Series (USA: DVD title)
51. Second Thoughts (1983) (stunt coordinator) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
52. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Flying High II
    ... aka Flying High II: The Sequel (Australia)
53. The Beastmaster (1982) (stunts)
    ... aka Beastmaster - Der Befreier (West Germany)
54. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Fast Times (Australia: poster title) (International: English title: informal short title)
    ... aka Fast Times at Ridgemont High (UK: video title)
55. Megaforce (1982) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Mega Force (Philippines: English title)
56. Sharky's Machine (1981) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
57. Taps (1981) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka The Siege at Bunker Hill: T.A.P.S (UK: TV title)
58. Return of the Rebels (1981) (TV) (stunt coordinator) (as Dave Ellis)
59. Nice Dreams (1981) (stunt double: Chong) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams (USA: complete title)
60. S.O.B. (1981) (stunts) (as Dave Ellis)
61. Take This Job and Shove It (1981) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
62. King of the Mountain (1981) (stunt coordinator)
63. Back Roads (1981) (stunt coordinator)
    ... aka Love with a Sinner (Philippines: English title)
64. Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) (stunts)
    ... aka Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again (UK)
65. Carny (1980) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
    
    
66. Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider (1979) (stunts)
    ... aka Fast Charlie and the Moonbeam
67. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) (stunt coordinator) (as David Ellis)
68. Hooper (1978) (stunts)
69. Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Hot Lead & Cold Feet (USA: poster title)
70. Deathsport (1978) (stunt rider) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Death Sport (Australia: TV title)
71. Game of Death (1978) (motorcycle stunts) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Bruce Lee's Game of Death
    ... aka Si wang you ju
72. Smokey and the Bandit (1977) (stunts) (uncredited)
73. Bound for Glory (1976) (stunts) (as David Ellis)
74. Baby Blue Marine (1976) (stunts) (uncredited)
    

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. A Couple of Dicks (2010) (post-production) (second unit director)
   
   
2. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) (second unit director)
3. The Matrix Reloaded (2003) (second unit director: USA) (as David Ellis)
   ... aka The Matrix Reloaded: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version (promotional title))
4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
   ... aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (UK)
   ... aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA: alternative title)
5. Rock Star (2001) (second unit director)
6. Just Visiting (2001) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
   ... aka Les visiteurs en Amérique (France)
7. Exit Wounds (2001) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
8. The Perfect Storm (2000) (second unit director)
9. The Kid (2000) (second unit director)
   ... aka Disney's The Kid (USA: complete title)
   
   
10. Blue Streak (1999) (second unit director)
    ... aka Der Diamanten-Cop (Germany)
11. Ride with the Devil (1999/I) (second unit director)
12. Deep Blue Sea (1999) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
13. Soldier (1998/I) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
14. Holy Man (1998) (second unit director)
15. The Negotiator (1998) (second unit director: Los Angeles) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka Verhandlungssache (Germany)
16. Sphere (1998) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
17. Desperate Measures (1998) (second unit director)
18. The Devil's Own (1997) (second unit director)
19. Waterworld (1995) (second unit director)
20. The Jungle Book (1994) (second unit director)
    ... aka El libro de la selva (USA: Spanish title)
    ... aka Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (USA: complete title)
21. Clear and Present Danger (1994) (second unit director)
22. Blank Check (1994) (second unit director)
    ... aka Blank Cheque (UK)
23. My Father the Hero (1994) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
    ... aka My father, ce héros (France)
24. Iron Will (1994) (second unit director)
25. Beethoven's 2nd (1993) (second unit director)
26. Made in America (1993) (second unit director)
27. Sliver (1993) (second unit director)
28. Body of Evidence (1993) (second unit director)
    ... aka Body of Evidence (Canada: English title)
    ... aka Deadly Evidence
29. Forever Young (1992) (second unit director)
30. Whispers in the Dark (1992) (second unit director)
31. Patriot Games (1992) (second unit director)
32. Thunderheart (1992) (second unit director) (as David Richard Ellis)
33. Kuffs (1992) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
34. Life Stinks (1991) (second unit director)
    ... aka Life Sucks (USA: alternative title)
35. The Last of the Finest (1990) (second unit director)
    ... aka Blue Heat (UK)
    ... aka Street Legal
36. "Baywatch" (second unit director) (4 episodes, 1989-1990)
    ... aka Baywatch Hawaii (USA: new title)
        - Muddy Waters (1990) TV episode (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
        - We Need a Vacation (1990) TV episode (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
        - The Reunion (1989) TV episode (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
        - Rookie School (1989) TV episode (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
    
    
37. Warlock (1989) (second unit director)
    ... aka Warlock: The Magic Wizard (Philippines: English title)
38. Fatal Attraction (1987) (second unit director) (uncredited)
39. Condor (1986) (TV) (second unit director) (as David Ellis)
    

Actor:

• 1980s
• 1970s

1. Blind Fury (1989) (as David Ellis) .... Ski Lodge Killer #3
2. The Mighty Quinn (1989) (as David Ellis) .... Jersey
3. The Bounty Hunter (1989) (as David Ellis) .... Townsman
4. Anna (1987) .... Daniel's Father
5. Nightbeast (1982) (as Dave Ellis) .... Laser victim
6. Rocky III (1982) (as David Ellis) .... Opponent
   
   
7. Boardwalk (1979) .... Bath attendant
8. Heroes (1977) .... Bar Patron #1
9. The Strongest Man in the World (1975) (as David Richard Ellis) .... David (Student)
   

Actor - TV:

• 1980s
• 1970s

1. "Paradise" .... Lester Bradley (1 episode, 1988)
   ... aka Guns of Paradise (USA: new title)
       - Founder's Day (1988) TV episode (as David Ellis) .... Lester Bradley
   
   
2. "Flying High" .... Quarterback (1 episode, 1978)
       - Fear of Cheesecake (1978) TV episode (as David Ellis) .... Quarterback
3. "Wonder Woman" .... Ludwig (1 episode, 1978)
   ... aka The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (USA: new title)
   ... aka The New Original Wonder Woman (USA: first episodes title)
       - One of Our Teen Idols Is Missing (1978) TV episode .... Ludwig
   

Director:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s

1. Six Days Till Midnight (2010) (in production)
2. Milwaukee (2010) (pre-production)
   
   
3. The Final Destination (2009)
   ... aka The Final Destination in 3-D (USA: DVD title)
4. Asylum (2008/I) (V)
5. Snakes on a Plane (2006)
   ... aka Serpents à bord (Canada: French title)
   ... aka SoaP (USA: promotional abbreviation)
6. Cellular (2004)
   ... aka Final Call - Wenn er auflegt, muss sie sterben (Germany: DVD title)
7. Final Destination 2 (2003)
   ... aka Destination Ultime 2 (Canada: French title)
   
   
8. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996)
   

Camera and Electrical Department:

1. Rock Star (2001) (director of photography: second unit)
   

Thanks:

1. Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003) (V) (special thanks) (as David Ellis)
   

Self - video:

1. Meet the Reptiles (2006) (V) (as David Ellis) .... Himself - Director
2. Pure Venom: The Making of 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006) (V) (as David Ellis) .... Himself - Director
3. Snakes on a Set: Behind the Scenes (2006) (V) .... Himself
4. The Snake Pit: On the Set of 'Snakes on a Plane' (2006) (V) .... Himself
5. The Burly Man Chronicles (2004) (V) (as David Ellis) .... Himself (extended version)
6. Dialing Up 'Cellular' (2004) (V) .... Himself
7. Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life (2003) (V) (as David Ellis) .... Himself - Director
   

Archive Footage:

1. "Disneyland"
       - The Strongest Man in the World (1977) TV episode (as David Richard Ellis) .... David