David Ellis
| Best known as a Second Unit Director based on credits in that role in 8 films, with $2,461,950,406 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #23) |
| Best-known technical roles: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Second Unit Director), The Matrix Reloaded (Second Unit Director), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (Second Unit Director), Fatal Attraction (Stunt Coordinator), Waterworld (Second Unit Director) |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Technical Roles | Second Unit Director | 8 | $954,011,952 | $1,507,938,454 | $2,461,950,406 |
| Stunt Coordinator | 1 | $156,645,693 | $163,454,304 | $320,099,997 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the Domestic Box Office | 22 | $954,011,952 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $156,645,693 |
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the International Box Office | 24 | $1,507,938,454 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 249 | $163,454,304 |
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the Worldwide Box Office | 23 | $2,461,950,406 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 242 | $320,099,997 |
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2003 | Master and Commander: The F… | Second Unit Director | $93,926,386 | $118,985,751 | $212,912,137 |
| May 15, 2003 | The Matrix Reloaded | Second Unit Director | $281,553,689 | $457,023,240 | $738,576,929 |
| Nov 16, 2001 | Harry Potter and the Sorcer… | Second Unit Director | $317,871,467 | $644,703,600 | $962,575,067 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | Rock Star | Second Unit Director | $16,991,902 | $2,325,863 | $19,317,765 |
| Jul 28, 1999 | Deep Blue Sea | Second Unit Director | $73,648,228 | $91,400,000 | $165,048,228 |
| Jul 29, 1998 | The Negotiator | Second Unit Director | $44,705,766 | $4,400,000 | $49,105,766 |
| Feb 13, 1998 | Sphere | Second Unit Director | $37,068,294 | $13,100,000 | $50,168,294 |
| Jul 28, 1995 | Waterworld | Second Unit Director | $88,246,220 | $176,000,000 | $264,246,220 |
| Sep 18, 1987 | Fatal Attraction | Stunt Coordinator | $156,645,693 | $163,454,304 | $320,099,997 |
| Averages | $123,406,405 | $185,710,306 | $309,116,711 | ||
| Totals | 9 | $1,110,657,645 | $1,671,392,758 | $2,782,050,403 | |
Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the Domestic Box Office | 22 | $954,011,952 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 233 | $156,645,693 |
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the International Box Office | 24 | $1,507,938,454 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 249 | $163,454,304 |
| Top Grossing Second Unit Director at the Worldwide Box Office | 23 | $2,461,950,406 |
| Top Grossing Stunt Coordinator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 201-300) | 242 | $320,099,997 |