David Ellison Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height, Movies, Children

  David Ellison is an American film producer and the founder and CEO of Skydance Media.

The son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, he briefly attended the University of Southern California before pursuing an entertainment career.

After appearing in films like Flyboys, he began producing, leading Skydance to create blockbuster hits such as Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Top Gun: Maverick.

Ellison has also expanded Skydance into television and animation, producing acclaimed series like Altered Carbon and Jack Ryan.

Profile

• Full Name: David Ellison
• Stage Name: David Ellison
• Born: January 9 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Santa Clara County, California, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American film producer and the founder and CEO of Skydance Media
• Height: 1.85 m
• Parent:  Larry Ellison and Barbara Boothe
• Siblings: Megan Ellison
• Spouse: Sandra Lynn Modic (m. 2011)
• Children: 2
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 billion

Early Life And Education

David Ellison was born on January 9, 1983, in Santa Clara County, California, United States. He is the son of Larry Ellison, the billionaire co-founder and chairman of Oracle Corporation, and his former wife, Barbara Boothe Ellison.

He has one sibling, Megan Ellison, a prominent film producer and the founder of Annapurna Pictures. David briefly attended the University of Southern California before leaving to pursue his career. Of Italian and Jewish descent through his father, Larry Ellison, David’s religious beliefs are not publicly known.

Career

David Ellison began his career in entertainment as an actor, notably appearing in the 2006 film Flyboys. Recognizing his passion for production, he founded Skydance Media in 2010 to create innovative, high-quality content.

His leadership transformed Skydance into a powerhouse, blending cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling across film and television.

Under Ellison’s guidance, Skydance Media has produced blockbuster hits such as the Mission: Impossible series, Top Gun: Maverick, and Terminator Genisys. These projects demonstrated his ability to deliver commercially successful and critically acclaimed films.

Expanding beyond action genres, Skydance also produced comedies like Baywatch and dramas such as The Last Samurai, showcasing Ellison’s commitment to diverse storytelling. Ellison extended Skydance’s reach into television, producing acclaimed series like Jack Ryan and Altered Carbon.

Recognizing the rise of digital streaming, he partnered with Apple TV+ in 2020 to develop original content, positioning Skydance at the forefront of the industry’s evolution. As of 2025, Ellison continues to lead Skydance Media, driving new partnerships and projects that reflect his innovative approach to entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @davidellisonskydance

Personal Life

David Ellison, an American film producer and CEO of Skydance Media, married actress and singer Sandra Lynn Modic on October 1, 2011, in Palm Springs, California.

Notable guests, including Tom Cruise, attended their wedding. The couple has two children and maintains a private family life while balancing their successful careers.

Filmography

Film

Executive Producer:

• True Grit (2010)
• Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
• Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
• Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

Producer:

• Terminator Genisys (2015)
• Gemini Man (2019)
• The Tomorrow War (2021)

Television

Executive Producer:

• Jack Ryan (2018–2023)
• Foundation (2021–present)
• Grace and Frankie (2015–2018)

Acting

• Flyboys (2006)
• The Chumscrubber (2005)

Net Worth

David Ellison, son of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, has an estimated net worth of $2 billion as of early 2025. As the founder of Skydance Media, he has overseen the production of blockbuster films like Top Gun: Maverick and the Mission: Impossible series, contributing to a collective box office revenue exceeding $8 billion.

His financial standing is also bolstered by his family’s significant wealth, with his father’s net Worth estimated between $41.8 billion and $48 billion.