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David Ellison (born January 9, 1983) is an American film producer serving as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Paramount Skydance since August 2025. He is the son of Oracle Corporation co-founder Larry Ellison, the second wealthiest individual in the world.

Key Information

He founded Skydance Media in 2006, and served as its CEO until 2025. He has produced films, including Top Gun: Maverick (2022), which was nominated for Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards.

Early life and education

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Ellison was born on January 9, 1983 in Santa Clara County, California. He is the son of billionaire Oracle Corporation co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison and his ex-wife, Barbara Boothe Ellison. His father is of Italian and Jewish heritage.[1] Ellison grew up in Woodside, California with his mother, who nurtured his love for film.[2] He attended the University of Southern California, but dropped out of its film school in 2005 to fund a movie with his family's money, Flyboys, a box-office bomb.[3][4] Ellison was influenced by businessman Steve Jobs, a friend of his father, and pitched Jobs his idea for Skydance Media before revising it under Jobs' advice.[2] He has one sister, film producer Megan Ellison, who founded Annapurna Pictures.[1]

Career

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Ellison is the CEO and founder of Skydance Media. The company's films include Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Annihilation, World War Z, True Grit, Jack Reacher, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond. Ellison was named to Variety's Dealmaker list for 2010[5] and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2011.[6] Ellison was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture for Top Gun: Maverick.

As an actor, Ellison has performed in the films Flyboys, Little Fish, Strange Pond, and Hole in One.

Ellison's company Skydance Media expanded in 2013 with the launch of its television division. He has executive-produced shows such as Altered Carbon and Grace and Frankie.

In 2014, Ellison launched a new line of men's clothing called the "LANAI Collection."[7]

In 2017, Ellison helped launch Skydance Animation in partnership with Spain's Ilion Animation Studios. He hired the former Pixar CCO John Lasseter to run Skydance Animation.[8]

Paramount Skydance Corporation

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In January 2024, it was reported that Ellison was interested in merging Skydance Media with Paramount Global and buying the latter's parent company National Amusements from Shari Redstone.[9] The merger received approval from the FCC in July of 2025. The merger was completed by August 7, 2025, and Paramount Skydance Corporation was formed. Ellison serves as Chairman and CEO of the merged company.[10]

Personal life

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Ellison is a licensed pilot with instrument ratings for helicopter aviation, aerobatics, commercial aviation, fixed-wing aircraft, and multi-engine aircraft. In 2003, aged 20, he was selected to perform as part of Sean D. Tucker's "Stars of Tomorrow" aerobatic team at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.[11]

Ellison is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Television Academy.[12]

He married Sandra Lynn Modic, an actress and singer, on October 1, 2011, in Palm Springs, California.[13] They have two children.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Executive producer

Producer

Actor
Year Film Role Notes
2005 The Chumscrubber Student #1
When All Else Fails Mike Williams Short film
2006 Flyboys Eddie Beagle
2009 Hole in One Tyler Hayden
Little Fish, Strange Pond Romeo Direct-to-video
Director
Year Film Notes
2005 When All Else Fails Short film
Writer
Year Film Notes
2005 When All Else Fails Short film
Thanks
Year Film Notes
2013 Phantom Special thanks

Television

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Executive producer
Actor
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Blank Slate Blake Feltzer Television film
2010 Leverage Ballard

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David Ellison (born January 9, 1983) is an American film producer, entrepreneur, and media executive best known as the founder and chief executive officer of , a he established in 2010 to and produce event-level across film, television, animation, and interactive media. As the son of co-founder and his ex-wife Barbara Boothe, Ellison grew up in , on a horse farm, and briefly pursued before transitioning to production. Ellison attended before transferring to the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts, from which he dropped out in 2005 during his senior year to focus on . His early career included summer internships at during high school and a debut as an and producer in the 2006 aviation film Flyboys, which he helped finance through his father's connections despite its commercial underperformance. In 2010, he launched Skydance with $350 million in funding, including $150 million in equity from his family and a $200 million credit line from , initially partnering with to co-finance films. Under Ellison's leadership, Skydance has produced major franchises and blockbusters, including the Mission: Impossible series (starting with Ghost Protocol in 2011, which grossed over $700 million worldwide), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), World War Z (2013, grossing $540 million), Top Gun: Maverick (2022, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and grossed over $1.5 billion), Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023), and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023). The company expanded into television with series like Grace and Frankie and Reacher, and into animation and gaming, raising over $400 million in additional funding by 2022 to value Skydance at more than $4 billion. In July 2024, Ellison announced a transformative merger between Skydance and , valued at $8 billion, in partnership with RedBird Capital Partners. The deal involved acquiring control of for $2.4 billion and was approved by the FCC on July 24, 2025, closing on August 7, 2025; this positioned him as chairman and CEO of the resulting Paramount Skydance Corporation, overseeing a vast library of film and television content amid Hollywood's evolving media landscape. Ellison, who has been recognized as a Variety500 honoree from 2017 to 2023, represents the first millennial generation's prominent entry into Hollywood studio leadership, blending influences with traditional entertainment production.

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

David Ellison was born on January 9, 1983, in , to , the founder and longtime CEO of , and Barbara Boothe Ellison. He was the first and only son of the couple, who had married in 1983. Ellison spent his early childhood in , an affluent enclave in the , where he was raised primarily by his mother in a tech-influenced household amid his father's rising success in . His parents divorced in 1986, when he was three years old, after which he and his younger sister, —who would later become a prominent as the founder of —grew up on their mother's horse farm in the area. The divorce shaped his early years by separating him from his father's daily presence, though he maintained a close relationship with both parents and his sibling. Through his father, a central figure in , Ellison was exposed from a young age to influential tech leaders, including , a longtime friend of . From childhood, Ellison displayed a fascination with both film and , passions nurtured within his family's privileged environment. His mother encouraged his interest in cinema through regular family movie outings, fostering an early appreciation for storytelling. Meanwhile, his enthusiasm for flying emerged early; at age 12, he began with remote-control planes alongside his father, progressing to actual flight lessons by age 13, often utilizing the family's access to private jets for trips such as testing simulators in . These experiences, set against the backdrop of his father's tech empire—which by the time Ellison was 10 had amassed a of $1.6 billion—provided a foundation blending innovation, adventure, and entertainment.

Formal education and early influences

David Ellison initially pursued a business degree at before transferring to the around 2002 to focus on . There, he engaged in coursework centered on and production, honing practical skills in narrative development and film execution that would shape his future endeavors. During his three years at USC, Ellison produced and directed the short thriller When All Else Fails in 2005, in which he also starred as Mike Williams; the project served as a key student endeavor, involving collaboration with peers including his sister , who worked as a boom operator. This experience, along with interactions with USC faculty and fellow students, provided formative influences that emphasized creative storytelling and hands-on production techniques. In 2005, Ellison dropped out during his senior year to pursue projects, marking a pivotal shift toward professional filmmaking. His father's role as co-founder offered mentorship in integrating technology with entertainment, drawing from a childhood immersed in Valley's innovative environment that sparked early interests in tech-driven media. Family connections further exposed him to Hollywood networks, facilitating initial forays into the industry.

Career

Early professional ventures

David Ellison began his professional career in the entertainment industry in the mid-2000s, after dropping out of the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts in 2005 during his senior year to pursue hands-on opportunities in . His entry point was as an and financier in the 2006 drama Flyboys, directed by , where he portrayed Eddie Beagle, a member of the squadron of American pilots. The role drew on Ellison's personal passion for , influenced by his family's interest in flying, and he also served as a stunt pilot during production, performing aerial maneuvers in vintage aircraft. Ellison co-financed Flyboys with personal and family resources, contributing to its $60 million budget alongside major studios and , marking his initial foray into film investment before establishing larger production entities. The project, which grossed just $17.8 million worldwide, served as a learning experience in production logistics, from script development to oversight, though specific details on assistant or roles at other companies remain limited in . He followed with smaller credits, including a minor as a student in the 2005 dark comedy The Chumscrubber and a lead in the 2005 short film When All Else Fails, as well as a supporting part in the 2009 golf comedy Hole in One, which provided further exposure to independent filmmaking processes. As a newcomer backed by his father Larry Ellison's wealth—derived from co-founding —David faced significant skepticism in Hollywood, with critics labeling him "dumb money," a term for affluent outsiders seen as naive investors prone to risky bets. Industry insiders sniped that his Flyboys involvement was an attempt to buy credibility through financing, amplifying doubts about his merit beyond , though he funded early efforts primarily from personal inheritance to build experience independently.

Founding and expansion of Skydance Media

David Ellison founded in 2010 as a diversified media company aimed at producing high-quality entertainment content for global audiences, securing an initial $350 million funding package that included $150 million in equity largely provided by his family—most notably his father, co-founder —and a $200 million four-year revolving credit facility led by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to enable co-financing deals with . This self-funded structure through family resources allowed Ellison, leveraging his early experiences in the film industry including brief acting roles, to establish the company in a Santa Monica hangar and quickly position it as a financing partner for major studio projects. Skydance's early growth was marked by strategic partnerships, notably co-financing in 2011, which grossed $694 million worldwide and solidified the company's reputation for backing high-stakes action franchises in collaboration with Paramount. This success facilitated further expansion, including the 2013 launch of Skydance Television under president Marcy Ross, which focused on developing scripted series for streaming and cable platforms to broaden the company's portfolio beyond . Diversification continued in 2017 with the creation of through a multi-year partnership with Madrid-based Ilion Animation Studios, aimed at producing original animated features and series; was later appointed chief creative officer of the division in 2019 to oversee its creative direction. Ancillary initiatives included the 2014 debut of the LANAI men's clothing line, drawing inspiration from the Ellison family's Hawaiian island ownership, and investments in via Skydance Interactive, which developed narrative-driven video games and explored esports opportunities to extend the brand into digital entertainment. By 2020, Skydance had expanded to over 500 employees across its , television, , and interactive divisions, supported by subsequent funding rounds such as a $275 million strategic investment in 2020 from RedBird Capital Partners and to fuel further growth. Ellison's foundational deals earned him inclusion in Variety's 2010 Dealmakers Impact Report for structuring key financing arrangements and a spot on ' 2011 30 Under 30 list in entertainment for his rapid ascent as a Hollywood financier.

Key productions and achievements

Under David Ellison's leadership as founder and CEO of , the company has produced several blockbuster franchises that exemplify high-stakes action and spectacle. The series has been a cornerstone, with Skydance co-producing (2018), which grossed over $791 million worldwide and became one of the highest-earning entries in the franchise. Similarly, Skydance's involvement in (2022) marked a major triumph, as the film earned more than $1.45 billion globally, making it one of the top-grossing movies of all time and revitalizing the aviation action genre. Beyond these tentpoles, Skydance has delivered other commercially successful features that blend genre innovation with broad appeal. (2013), a thriller starring , achieved $540 million in worldwide earnings, establishing Skydance's capability in producing large-scale horror-action hybrids. (2015) continued the iconic sci-fi saga, grossing $440 million globally and showcasing Ellison's focus on revitalizing established IPs through advanced visual effects and narrative twists. On the streaming front, The Old Guard (2020), directed by and starring , became a breakout hit on , praised for its diverse cast and immortal warrior premise, amassing over 78 million viewing accounts in its first month. In television, Skydance has expanded Ellison's vision into serialized storytelling with notable series that have garnered critical and audience acclaim. (2016–2022), a comedy-drama starring and , ran for seven seasons and explored themes of aging and friendship, becoming one of the streamer's longest-running originals with strong Emmy recognition for its leads. The Apple TV+ adaptation Foundation (2021–present), based on Isaac Asimov's novels, has earned praise for its ambitious sci-fi world-building and visual effects, with renewals through its third season under Ellison's oversight. These projects have earned significant accolades, underscoring their cultural and commercial impact. received a Best Picture nomination at the in 2023, along with wins for Best Sound, highlighting Skydance's prowess in technical excellence. Ellison himself was recognized in The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 list in 2022, affirming his influence in shaping event cinema. Ellison's strategic emphasis on "event-level entertainment" integrates cutting-edge technology, immersive action, and compelling narratives to create cinematic experiences that drive theatrical and streaming dominance, as evidenced by Skydance's overall portfolio exceeding $8.7 billion in global earnings.

Acquisition of Paramount Global and leadership role

In July 2024, , led by David Ellison, entered into negotiations with that culminated in a definitive merger agreement announced on July 7, valued at $8 billion, which included Skydance acquiring , Paramount's controlling shareholder. The deal faced regulatory scrutiny, but received approval from the U.S. on July 25, 2025, amid reports of influence from the Trump administration, including a $16 million settlement by Paramount over a prior lawsuit involving President Trump and allegations of a potential side deal for advertising or programming concessions. The merger closed on August 7, 2025, forming Paramount Skydance Corporation as a new entity, with David Ellison assuming the roles of Chairman and . Key financing came from the Ellison family, including a significant investment from David's father, co-founder , alongside RedBird Capital Partners, providing long-term capital to support the combined company's operations. Ellison outlined a vision for Paramount Skydance as a "tech-forward" media powerhouse, integrating advanced technologies like AI to enhance , streaming platforms, and distribution pipelines while addressing Paramount's substantial debt burden and leveraging assets such as and . This strategy aimed to blend Skydance's production expertise—bolstered by prior successes in franchises like —with Paramount's legacy infrastructure to compete in a streaming-dominated landscape. In the early months following the merger, Paramount Skydance encountered significant challenges, including widespread layoffs and restructuring efforts to streamline operations amid intensifying competition from rivals like . By late October 2025, the company initiated cuts affecting approximately 2,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, targeting redundancies across divisions like , , and to align with cost-saving priorities and evolving market demands. Ellison publicly addressed these moves in internal memos, emphasizing their necessity for building a "future-focused" organization. As of November 2025, Paramount Skydance released its Q3 earnings report on November 10, revealing flat revenue but an optimistic forecast for 2026 growth through increased content investment targeting $30 billion in annual revenue. Additional restructuring included 1,600 more layoffs announced post-earnings and about 600 employees accepting voluntary buyouts amid a 2026 return-to-office mandate, costing the company around $185 million in severance. Ellison's acquisition strategy advanced with aggressive bids for , backed by a "full backstop" from , though reports emerged on November 17 of President Trump's investment of up to $1 million in WBD debt, raising questions about potential conflicts in the ongoing merger talks. Ellison also made public statements on family dynamics, clarifying his father's supportive yet non-operational role in the company, and on political ties, noting Larry Ellison's longstanding relationship with President Trump as a factor in navigating regulatory hurdles without direct interference in daily decisions. During his first 100 days as CEO, through early November 2025, Ellison prioritized aggressive cost-cutting via the aforementioned layoffs, strategic new hires including high-profile talent deals with figures like the Duffer Brothers and a $7.7 billion UFC broadcasting partnership, and exploratory projects such as initial bids for acquiring to expand the media footprint. These efforts, while sparking antitrust concerns, positioned Paramount Skydance for potential consolidation in a consolidating industry.

Personal life

Family and relationships

David Ellison married actress and singer-songwriter Sandra Lynn Modic in 2011 during a ceremony in . The couple, who met on the set of the film , maintain a low-profile relationship while occasionally appearing together at industry events in . They have two children and prioritize family privacy, residing in where Ellison balances his professional commitments with a stable home life. Ellison shares a close sibling bond with his younger sister, , a prominent who founded in 2011. The siblings, both immersed in the entertainment industry, reflect a family dynamic shaped by their upbringing amid their father Larry Ellison's vast wealth from co-founding . As of 2025, no confirmed reports of divorce or separation exist for Ellison and Modic, underscoring their enduring partnership that supports his career endeavors.

Interests and philanthropy

David Ellison has maintained a lifelong passion for , influenced by his family's interest in flying. He began training at age 12, soloed at 16, and developed expertise in starting at 14, participating in air shows and competitions such as the Unlimited category at Nationals and the EAA AirVenture's Stars of Tomorrow, where he was the youngest member in 2003 at age 20. Ellison holds commercial, instrument, multi-engine, helicopter, and aerobatic ratings, and has flown aircraft including the Cap 232, Pitts S2B, , and 360. In philanthropy, Ellison has supported aviation preservation by donating aerobatic pilot Wayne Handley's Raven to the in 2011. Through , which he leads, he directed a $1 million commitment in 2023 to humanitarian relief efforts in and surrounding regions following the Hamas attacks. Additionally, Ellison has made significant political contributions, including $929,600 to a fund supporting President Joe Biden's reelection in 2024.

Filmography

As producer: Film

David Ellison's role as a film producer primarily revolves around financing and executive oversight through , where he has focused on high-stakes action and genres, often co-producing with major studios like . His contributions evolved from early co-productions that revitalized established franchises to leading full-scale productions, culminating in oversight of Paramount releases following the 2025 Skydance-Paramount merger. This shift marked a progression from financier to key decision-maker in blockbuster development, emphasizing practical effects and star-driven narratives. The following table highlights select major films produced by Ellison via Skydance from 2011 to 2025, showcasing box office performance and critical reception for representative titles. These examples illustrate the commercial success and genre focus of his portfolio, with worldwide grosses establishing scale and Rotten Tomatoes scores reflecting acclaim.
YearTitleRoleWorldwide Box OfficeRotten Tomatoes Score
2011Mission: Impossible – Ghost ProtocolProducer$694.7 million93%
2013World War ZProducer$540.5 million67%
2015Mission: Impossible – Rogue NationProducer$682.7 million94%
2018Mission: Impossible – FalloutProducer$791.1 million98%
2022Top Gun: MaverickProducer$1.496 billion96%
2023AirProducer$90.3 million93%
2025Mission: Impossible – The Final ReckoningProducer$599 million80%
Other notable Skydance productions under Ellison's purview include (2015), (2018), 6 Underground (2019), (2021), (2022), Ghosted (2023), and (2023), which further expanded his emphasis on sci-fi and action spectacles with varying commercial outcomes. Post-merger, Ellison's leadership has integrated Skydance's pipeline with Paramount's, including 2025 releases like .

As producer: Television

In 2013, David Ellison launched as an extension of , marking his entry into premium scripted content production for streaming platforms. The division quickly established itself through strategic partnerships with major streamers, focusing on high-concept adaptations of intellectual properties and original series that blended broad appeal with critical acclaim. A cornerstone of Skydance Television's early output was the comedy (2015–2022), executive produced by Ellison, which followed two women navigating life after their husbands come out as gay and in love with each other. The series became 's longest-running original, spanning seven seasons and earning five Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Series, while achieving an 8.2/10 rating on from over 60,000 users and a demand score 6.7 times the average for U.S. television shows. Its success underscored Skydance's ability to deliver character-driven narratives that resonated with aging demographics, leading to strong viewer retention and platform renewals. Ellison's producing role extended to ambitious sci-fi adaptations, notably Foundation (2021–present) for Apple TV+, based on Isaac Asimov's seminal novels about predicting and averting the fall of a . As , Ellison oversaw the series' development with , resulting in a visually expansive production that premiered to strong reviews and was renewed for a second season in 2021, a third in December 2023 (premiering July 11, 2025), and a fourth in September 2025. The show garnered a 7.6/10 rating from over 120,000 votes and 87% on , with Season 3 earning 91% on for its narrative depth and effects. From its inception, Skydance Television under Ellison developed numerous pilots and secured multi-season deals across platforms like , , and Apple TV+, emphasizing genre diversity from thrillers like Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan to action-dramas such as Reacher. These efforts prioritized IP-driven stories with global appeal, contributing to renewals and expansions that solidified the division's reputation for reliable, high-impact content. Following the August 2025 merger of with , where Ellison assumed leadership as chairman and CEO of the combined entity, Skydance Television broadened its scope to produce original content for Paramount+, including announcements for new series tied to established franchises and first-look deals with creators like and . This integration enhanced streaming output, with plans to leverage Paramount's library for hybrid projects that blend legacy IP with fresh narratives.

As actor and other credits

Ellison began his entertainment career with minor acting roles in the mid-2000s, prior to focusing on production. His debut came in the 2005 satirical drama The Chumscrubber, where he appeared as Student #1. In 2006, he had a supporting role as Eddie Beagle, a fellow pilot, in the World War I aviation film Flyboys, directed by Tony Bill and starring James Franco; Ellison, an avid pilot himself, performed some of his own aerobatic flying scenes. Subsequent credits included the role of Blake Feltzer in the 2008 short film Blank Slate. He portrayed Romeo in the 2009 black comedy Little Fish, Strange Pond (also released as Frenemy), directed by Gregory Dark. That same year, Ellison played Tyler Hayden in the comedy Hole in One, a low-budget film about a golfer with unusual personal challenges. On television, he guest-starred as Ballard in an episode of the crime drama series Leverage in 2008. No further acting roles or cameo appearances have been credited to Ellison as of 2025, coinciding with his shift to executive roles at Skydance Media.

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