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Chuck Russell

Chuck Russell

Director · 1952–2026 · Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

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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.

Directed 14

1980s

  1. 1988

    The Blob

    Director

    68
  2. 1987

    A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

    Director

    64
  3. 1980

    Gorp

    First Assistant Director

1970s

  1. 1977

    Supervan

    First Assistant Director

  2. 1976

    Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw

    Second Assistant Director

    52

Produced 16

Wrote 5

Acted in 3

Appearances10

2020s

  1. 2026

    The Thing Expanded

    Self

2010s

  1. 2018

    Wolfman's Got Nards

    Self

  2. 2012

    Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

    Self

  3. 2011

    FEARnet's Movies with More Brains

    Self

  4. 2010

    Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

    Self

2000s

  1. 2006

    The House That Freddy Built

    Self

  2. 2005

    Cartoon Logic

    Self

  3. Return to Edge City

    Self

1990s

  1. 1994

    Space Ghost Coast to Coast

    Self · 1 episode

    79
  2. 1991

    Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

    Self