David R. Ellis
David R. Ellis
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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David Richard Ellis was a renowned American film director, editor, and screenwriter. He is often referred to by his initials D.R.E.
Birth and Death Dates
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Ellis was born on December 8, 1957, in Los Angeles, California. Unfortunately, he passed away on January 28, 2018, at the age of 60.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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David R. Ellis was an American film director, editor, and screenwriter. He worked extensively in the Hollywood film industry, specializing in action-adventure films, thrillers, and horror movies.
Early Life and Background
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Ellis grew up in a family of artists and creatives. His mother, Betty Lou, was a homemaker and artist, while his father, Walter Ellis, was a journalist and war correspondent. This exposure to the arts and journalism influenced Ellis's early interest in storytelling.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his career, Ellis directed numerous successful films that showcased his expertise in crafting suspenseful narratives. Some of his notable works include:
Snakes on a Plane (2006): A thriller film starring Samuel L. Jackson as a lawyer who must navigate a plane infested with deadly snakes.
Final Destination 3 (2006): The third installment of the popular horror franchise, which follows a group of teenagers trying to cheat death.
* Cellular (2004): An action-thriller film starring Chris Evans and Kim Basinger as two people connected through a mysterious phone call.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to directing films, Ellis was also an accomplished editor. He worked on several projects, including the critically acclaimed TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. Ellis's versatility as both a director and editor allowed him to bring his unique vision to various mediums.
Impact and Legacy
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David R. Ellis's contributions to the film industry have left a lasting impact. His ability to craft suspenseful narratives has inspired countless filmmakers. His legacy extends beyond the films he directed, as many of his projects have become cult classics or spawned successful franchises.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Ellis is widely quoted and remembered for his innovative approach to storytelling. His expertise in crafting tense, suspenseful scenes has made him a sought-after director in the action-adventure genre.
Quotes by David R. Ellis
I like Soderbergh, Spielberg, Lucas. There’s a lot of talented guys out there obviously, and if you’re a fan of films, you have to look at that stuff and learn from them.
You have to understand the tone of the movie, because if it’s supposed to be funny, it can be funny violent like the Home Alone stuff, but you have to really understand the tone of what you’re doing and make the action work for that and for the character.
Waterworld was the best time of my life. It was physically demanding, but it was fun. I mean, you’re in Hawaii for nine months shooting on the water every day.
Yeah, getting the company that would help advertise and cross promote the movie on the release was an important factor for New Line, so we went out to a lot of different companies.
We're talking to New Line. They've got a couple projects they're interested in me doing and I'm having meetings at MGM. There's a lot of available projects.
Waterworld was the best time of my life. It was physically demanding, but it was fun. I mean, you're in Hawaii for nine months shooting on the water every day.
They had some really cool rigged cars and things that were different that they would tow behind the camera car that were actually on these trailers that manipulated side to side and stuff like they were getting hit, and actually put the actor right in the middle of the chase.
It's just about going out and getting the shot, so I have a great understanding of how to execute it, so that really helps me, and also having a good understanding of all the action that I'm shooting, it helps me in determining how I'm going to capture it.