David R. Ellis
American director
- Full name
- David Richard Ellis
- Born
- 8 September 1952Santa Monica, California
- Died
- 7 January 2013aged 60 · Johannesburgo
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Virgo
- Years active
- 1982–2011
Known for
About David R. Ellis
David R. Ellis was an American director. They were born on 8 September 1952 in Santa Monica, California. Their career spanned 6 titles, among them The Final Destination (2009), Rocky III (1982) and Final Destination 2 (2003).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for David R. Ellis is Rocky III (1982); in all, 6 films over 29 years. They have worked as director in 5 and actor in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is The Final Destination (2009), with 55 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 4 titles. The person they have worked with most is Ali Larter, on 2 films, among them The Final Destination and Final Destination 2.
Latest work
Full filmography (6)- 2011
- 2009
- 2006
- 2004
- 2003
- 1982
Where to watch David R. Ellis
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2009
- 1982
- 2003
- 2011
- 2006
- 2004
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best David R. Ellis films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Rocky III 1982
- Cellular 2004
- Final Destination 2 2003
- The Final Destination 2009
- Shark Night 3D 2011
Has worked with
Questions about David R. Ellis
Where was David R. Ellis born?
David R. Ellis was born on 8 September 1952 in Santa Monica, California.
When did David R. Ellis die?
David R. Ellis died on 7 January 2013, aged 60. They died in Johannesburgo.
What are the best David R. Ellis films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best David R. Ellis films are Rocky III (1982, 7.6), Cellular (2004, 7.2) and Final Destination 2 (2003, 6.2).
How many films and TV shows has David R. Ellis been in?
MovieNCo lists 6 films for David R. Ellis, from Rocky III (1982) to Shark Night 3D (2011).
What is David R. Ellis's star sign?
David R. Ellis was a Virgo: born on 8 September.
Page reviewed on 8 September 2025.