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Date of Birth

8 September 1952, Santa Monica, California, USA

Birth Name

David Richard Ellis

Height

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Mini Biography

Began as child actor in Kurt Russell-Disney Films in 1974. Made the switch to the Stunt world following a successful career as a junior pro surfer. Born, bred, and continues to reside in Malibu. Many, many stunts later David made the promotion to Stunt Coordinator in 1978 on Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978). Coordinating TV and films all over the world brought him up to the position of 2nd Unit Director on Gorky Park (1983). "Action" movies proceeded to explode along with David's career. Befriending Harrison Ford, two of David's most notable 2nd units were Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994). As shown in Filmography, he worked back to back until the break from Disney offering to 1st unit Direct the feature, Homeward Bound II: Lost in San Francisco (1996). Directorial debut grossed over $100 Million. Just completing, two, yet to be released features for '97, _Desperate Measures_ & Sphere (1998) with 'Barry Levinson'.

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Trade Mark

Characters in unexpected peril

"In-Your-Face" camera shots

Trivia

Still surfing and playing volleyball!

Brother of Annie Ellis

Father of Tawny Ellis.

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