Obituaries
Malibu Native David Ellis Dies at 60
Ellis died suddenly Monday in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was working on the upcoming film "Kite" with Samuel Jackson.
Director and stuntman David Ellis, who was born in Malibu, died earlier this week in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Ellis was in pre-production on the film "Kite" with Samuel Jackson, according to the L.A. Times.
Ellis was a stuntman on as many as 75 films over his long career before becoming a director in 1996. His notable directing credits include two "Final Destination" films and "Snakes on a Plane." He most recently directed "Shark Night 3D."
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Ellis was born in Malibu and had success as a pro junior surfer.
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