film director
Chuck Russell.
American director, producer, and screenwriter (1952–2026)
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Chuck Russell Dies in San Diego; age disputed
Film director Chuck Russell, famed for The Mask, The Blob and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, has died at age 74 at a San Diego–area home, with TMZ reporting a medical emergency. His career encompassed horror and action hits, and he later returned with the 2024 Witchboard remake, highlighting a lasting influence on practical and visual effects.
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About Chuck Russell
Charles Raymond Russell was an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He was best known for directing the films A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), The Blob (1988), The Mask (1994), Eraser (1996), and The Scorpion King (2002).
Everything about Chuck Russell →- Occupation
- film director, film producer, screenwriter, film actor
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- May 9, 1952
- Died
- July 22, 2026