David R. Ellis
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David R. Ellis Net Worth

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David R. Ellis was a successful stuntman and assistant director who began his career as a child actor in 1974. He made the switch to stunts and eventually became a stunt coordinator in 1978. He then moved up to 2nd unit director on Gorky Park (1983) and worked on many action movies, including Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). He made his directorial debut with Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996), which grossed over $100 million. He recently completed two yet-to-be-released features for 1997, Desperate Measures (1998) and Sphere (1998) with Barry Levinson. He was born in Santa Monica, California and continues to reside in Malibu.
David R. Ellis is a member of Stunts

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Stunts, Assistant Director, Actor
Birth Day September 08, 1952
Birth Place  Santa Monica, California, United States
Age 68 YEARS OLD
Died On January 7, 2013(2013-01-07) (aged 60)\nJohannesburg, South Africa
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Film director, second unit director, stuntman
Years active 1978–2013

💰 Net worth

David R. Ellis, a well-known figure in the United States film industry, has an estimated net worth of $100K - $1M in 2024. Recognized for his expertise as a stuntman, assistant director, and actor, Ellis has contributed his skills to numerous high-profile projects throughout his career. His long-standing commitment to the film industry and versatile talents have undoubtedly played a key role in achieving his current net worth. As a respected professional within his field, David R. Ellis continues to leave a lasting impact on the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1975

Following a successful career as a junior pro Surfer, David Richard Ellis began his career in the film industry as a supporting actor in Juvenile roles making his big screen debut in 1975 in the Kurt Russell film The Strongest Man in the World. In 1978, he received a promotion to stunt coordinator on The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. After several successful years in this position, he worked from 1986 onwards as a second unit Director before making his debut as a Director in the Disney live-action film Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco. He is best known for directing two of the Final Destination films and the 2006 film Snakes on a Plane, which became an Internet phenomenon.

2003

Ellis was nominated for the Taurus Award along with Glenn Boswell and R. A. Rondell in 2003 for his stunt coordination work on The Matrix Reloaded. Ellis was a member and served as vice President for an elite stunt performance organization known as Stunts Unlimited located in Sherman Oaks, California.

2013

On January 7, 2013, Ellis's body was found in the bathroom of his hotel room in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was preparing to direct Kite at the time. No cause of death has been released; however, police say no foul play was suspected.

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Tags 1952 births 2013 deaths Film directors from California People from Santa Monica, California American male child actors English-language film directors Horror film directors

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