Chuck Russell

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Chuck Russell

Directing May 9, 1952

Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

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 Ni…

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The Mask

The Mask

7.0 1994 Movie
Collateral

Collateral

7.2 2004 Movie
Fringe

Fringe

8.1 2008 TV Show
The Scorpion King

The Scorpion King

5.6 2002 Movie
Eraser

Eraser

6.1 1996 Movie
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

6.7 1987 Movie
The Blob

The Blob

6.9 1988 Movie
I Am Wrath

I Am Wrath

5.8 2016 Movie
Back to School

Back to School

6.3 1986 Movie
Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

7.8 1994 TV Show
Bless the Child

Bless the Child

5.4 2000 Movie
Dreamscape

Dreamscape

6.1 1984 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    The Thing Expanded

    Movie Self

  2. 2025
    Witchboard

    Movie Producer

  3. 2022
    Paradise City

    Movie Director

  4. 2019
    Junglee

    Movie Director

  5. 2018
    Wolfman's Got Nards

    Movie Self

  6. 2016
    I Am Wrath

    Movie Director

  7. 2012
    Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

    Movie Self

  8. 2011
    FEARnet's Movies with More Brains

    Movie Self

  9. 2010
    Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

    Movie Self

  10. 2008
    Fringe

    TV show Director

  11. 2006
    The House That Freddy Built

    Movie Self

  12. 2005
    Cartoon Logic

    Movie Self

  13. 2005
    Introducing Cameron Diaz

    Movie Self

  14. 2005
    Return to Edge City

    Movie Self

  15. 2004
    Collateral

    Movie Executive Producer

  16. 2002
    The Scorpion King

    Movie Director

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  1. 2000
    Bless the Child

    Movie Director

  2. 1998
    Black Cat Run

    Movie Executive Producer

  3. 1996
    Eraser

    Movie Executive Producer

  4. 1994
    The Mask

    Movie Director

  5. 1994
    Space Ghost Coast to Coast

    TV show Self

  6. 1991
    Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

    Movie Self

  7. 1988
    The Blob

    Movie Movie Patron (uncredited)

  8. 1987
    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1986
    Back to School

    Movie Production Manager

  10. 1985
    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    Movie Producer

  11. 1984
    Body Rock

    Movie Associate Producer

  12. 1984
    Dreamscape

    Movie Screenplay

  13. 1982
    The Seduction

    Movie Executive Producer

  14. 1981
    Hell Night

    Movie Executive Producer

  15. 1980
    The Hearse

    Movie Line Producer

  16. 1980
    Gorp

    Movie First Assistant Director

  17. 1979
    The Great American Girl Robbery

    Movie Producer

  18. 1977
    Joyride

    Movie Unit Production Manager

  19. 1977
    Supervan

    Movie First Assistant Director

  20. 1976
    Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw

    Movie Deputy

  21. 1973
    Shot

    Movie