Date of birth: 8.9.1952 Hometown: Santa Monica, California, USA Real name: David Richard Ellis
David R. Ellis was born in Santa Monica, California, USA. 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. 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 Davids career. Befriending Harrison Ford, two of Davids most noteable 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).
