Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Born
May 9, 1952
Died
July 22, 2026 (age 74)
Place of Birth
Park Ridge, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Charles Russell
Charles "Chuck" Russell
Chuck Russell
Biography
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.
Chuck Russell: The Mask, The Blob & Nightmare On Elm St. 3, Jim Carrey, UFOs, & Films He Turned Down
VideoKnown For
TV
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Self
1994
Film
The Blob
Movie Patron (uncredited)
1988
Film
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy
Self
2010
Film
Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Deputy
1976
Film
Cartoon Logic
Self
2005
Film
The Thing Expanded
Self
2026
Film
FEARnet's Movies with More Brains
Self
2011
Film
Shot
1973
Film
Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger
Self
2012
Film
Wolfman's Got Nards
Self
2018
Film
Introducing Cameron Diaz
Self
2005
Film
The House That Freddy Built
Self
2006
Film
Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story
Self
1991
Film
Return to Edge City
Self
2005
Filmography
2026FilmThe Thing Expandedas Self2018FilmWolfman's Got Nardsas Self2012FilmFear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Kruegeras Self2011FilmFEARnet's Movies with More Brainsas Self2010FilmNever Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacyas Self2006FilmThe House That Freddy Builtas Self2005FilmCartoon Logicas Self2005FilmIntroducing Cameron Diazas Self2005FilmReturn to Edge Cityas Self1994TVSpace Ghost Coast to Coastas Self1991FilmSlash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Storyas Self1988FilmThe Blobas Movie Patron (uncredited)1976FilmBobbie Jo and the Outlawas Deputy1973FilmShot