Chuck Russell
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Chuck Russell
Filmography
Acting (13)
2026
The Thing Expandedas Self
8.8
2018
Wolfman's Got Nardsas Self
7.7
6.0
2011
2010
7.8
2006
The House That Freddy Builtas Self
6.0
2005
Cartoon Logicas Self
7.0
2005
Introducing Cameron Diazas Self
7.0
2005
Return to Edge Cityas Self
8.0
1991
8.0
1988
The Blobas Movie Patron (uncredited)
6.9
1976
Bobbie Jo and the Outlawas Deputy
4.6
1973
7.3
Production & Directing (34)
2025
WitchboardScreenplay
5.7
2025
WitchboardDirector
5.7
2025
WitchboardProducer
5.7
2022
Paradise CityDirector
5.4
2022
Paradise CityExecutive Producer
5.4
2022
Paradise CityWriter
5.4
2019
JungleeDirector
6.8
2016
I Am WrathDirector
5.8
2004
CollateralExecutive Producer
7.2
2002
The Scorpion KingDirector
5.6
2000
Bless the ChildDirector
5.4
1998
Black Cat RunExecutive Producer
5.2
1996
EraserExecutive Producer
6.1
1996
EraserDirector
6.1
1994
The MaskDirector
7.0
1994
The MaskExecutive Producer
7.0
1988
The BlobScreenplay
6.9
1988
The BlobDirector
6.9
1987
6.7
1987
6.7
1986
Back to SchoolProduction Manager
6.3
1986
Back to SchoolProducer
6.3
1985
Girls Just Want to Have FunProducer
6.1
1984
Body RockAssociate Producer
4.4
1984
DreamscapeScreenplay
6.1
1984
DreamscapeAssociate Producer
6.1
1982
The SeductionExecutive Producer
5.8
1981
Hell NightExecutive Producer
5.5
1980
The HearseLine Producer
5.3
1980
GorpFirst Assistant Director
3.5
1979
The Great American Girl RobberyProducer
4.2
1977
JoyrideUnit Production Manager
5.4
1977
SupervanFirst Assistant Director
3.5
1976
Bobbie Jo and the OutlawSecond Assistant Director
4.6