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David R. Ellis was an American filmmaker known primarily for directing and coordinating stunt work in film. Born on September 8, 1952, in Santa Monica, California, Ellis began his career in the industry as a stuntman, later transitioning into stunt coordination and second unit direction. His early work included roles on films such as Scarface and Airplane II: The Sequel, where Ellis contributed to stunt sequences and coordination. He also served as a stunt coordinator on Misery and as a second unit director on major productions like Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Matrix Reloaded, and Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Ellis directed several films, including The Final Destination, Snakes on a Plane, and Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco. His directorial …
