David Ellison is an American film producer and executive, currently serving as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paramount Skydance since August 2025. Born on January 9, 1983, he is the son of Oracle Corporation co-founder Larry Ellison. After attending Pepperdine University and the University of Southern California, he left film school in 2005. Ellison initially pursued an acting career, appearing in films like Flyboys, which was financed by his father.