Chuck Russell
Directing

Chuck Russell

Born 9 May 1952 · Park Ridge, Illinois, USA · Died 22 July 2026

Charles "Chuck" Russell (May 9, 1952 – July 22, 2026) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the 1980s and '90s, including A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob and The Mask.

Known for

The Mask
The Scorpion King
Fringe
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Eraser
The Blob
I Am Wrath
Back to School
Dreamscape
Bless the Child
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Paradise City
Witchboard
Paradise City
Junglee
I Am Wrath
The Scorpion King
Bless the Child
Eraser
The Mask
The Blob
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Back to School
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Dreamscape
The Great American Girl Robbery
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Shot
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