David or Dave Ellis may refer to:
Arts and entertainment David Ellis (scriptwriter) (1918–1978), British television series writer David Ellis (composer) (1933–2023), English composer and BBC producer David Ellis (biographer) (born 1939), writer of biographies of English authors David R. Ellis (1952–2013), American film director, actor and stuntman Dave Ellis (saxophonist), American jazz saxophonist
Sports Dave Ellis (footballer) (1869–1940), Scottish international footballer David Ellis (Scottish footballer) (1900–?), Scottish footballer David Ellis (Australian footballer) (born 1949), Australian rules footballer David Ellis (Australian cricketer) (born 1951), Australian cricketer David Ellis (English cricketer) (born 1934), English cricketer Dave Ellis (runner) (1937–2026), Canadian Olympic athlete David Ellis (swimmer), British swimmer Dave Ellis (paratriathlete) (born 1986), British paratriathlete
Other David Ellis (architect) (born 1953), Canadian architect David Ellis (botanist) (1874–1937), British botanist, bacteriologist and baker David Ellis (consultant) (born 1936), president of Lafayette College David Ellis (priest) (1736–1795), Welsh priest and poet