Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell

Born 9 May 1952 in Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Died 22 July 2026 (aged 74)

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.

Director

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1994
The Mask Director
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2002
The Scorpion King Director
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1987
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Director
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1996
Eraser Director

Producer

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1994
The Mask Executive Producer
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2004
Collateral Executive Producer
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1996
Eraser Executive Producer
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1986
Back to School Production Manager, Producer

Actor

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1988
The Blob Movie Patron (uncredited)
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2010
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Self
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1976
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw Deputy
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2018
Wolfman's Got Nards Self

Writer

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1987
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors Screenplay
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1988
The Blob Screenplay
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1984
Dreamscape Screenplay
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2022
Paradise City Writer