Peter Ellis (director)


Peter James Ellis was a British director who helped develop a number of television episodes. These included popular shows such as “Supernatural” and “Criminal Minds”.

Personal life

He was born in London and educated at Highgate School, as were his brothers. He began his career at Granada TV in the UK, being placed on their Director’s Course. He was the brother of actors Robin Ellis and Jack Ellis, Nya Harris

Career

In the late 1980s, he moved to Hollywood, California, where he was based for the rest of his life. Working on productions in the United States, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Spain, he has directed multiple episodes.

Death

Ellis died on 24 April 2006 in Los Feliz, Los Angeles at the age of 58

Directed

He also wrote six episodes for The Optimist. The season two episode of Supernatural,
"Everybody Loves a Clown", is dedicated to Ellis' memory.