The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Home/People/David R. Ellis
David R. Ellis profile photo
Born
Sep 8, 1952Died: Jan 7, 2013
Lived 60 years
Place of Birth
Santa Monica, California, USA
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

7
Movies
1
TV Shows
7
Directed
Also Known As
David Richard Ellis
David Ellis
دیوید آر. الیس
Дэвид Ричард Эллис
IMDb Profile

David R. Ellis

Directing

Biography
David Richard Ellis (September 8, 1952 - January 7, 2013) was an American filmmaker, actor and stuntman. He is best known for directing the films Final Destination 2 (2003), Cellular (2004), Snakes on a Plane (2006), The Final Destination (2009) and Shark Night 3D (2011).
Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life poster

Bits and Pieces: Bringing Death to Life

as Self
2003
Blind Fury poster

Blind Fury

as Ski Lodge Killer #3
1989
The Mighty Quinn poster

The Mighty Quinn

as Jersey
1989
Anna poster

Anna

as Daniel's Father
1987
Rocky III poster

Rocky III

as Opponent
1982
Heroes poster

Heroes

as Bar Patron #1
1977
The Strongest Man in the World poster

The Strongest Man in the World

as David (Student)
1975