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Chuck Russell

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Born: May 9, 1952
Died: July 22, 2026
From: Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Also known as

Charles Russell · Charles "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.

Known for

The Scorpion King

2008 Series 8.1

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Bless the Child

Filmography

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2026

The Thing Expanded

Acting (Self)

2025

Production (Producer) Writing (Screenplay) Directing (Director)

2022

Paradise City

Directing (Director) Writing (Writer) Production (Executive Producer)

2019

Directing (Director)

2018

Wolfman's Got Nards

Acting (Self)

2016

Directing (Director)

2012

Fear Himself: The Life and Crimes of Freddy Krueger

Acting (Self)

2011

FEARnet's Movies with More Brains

Acting (Self)

2010

Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy

Acting (Self)

2008

Directing (Director) 1 EP

2006

The House That Freddy Built

Acting (Self)

2005

Cartoon Logic

Acting (Self)

Return to Edge City

Acting (Self)

2004

Production (Executive Producer)

2002

The Scorpion King

Directing (Director)

2000

Bless the Child

Directing (Director)

1998

Black Cat Run

Production (Executive Producer)

1996

Production (Executive Producer) Directing (Director)

1994

Directing (Director) Production (Executive Producer)

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Acting (Self) 1 EP

1991

Slash & Burn: The Freddy Krueger Story

Acting (Self)

1988

Acting (Movie Patron (uncredited)) Writing (Screenplay) Directing (Director)

1987

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Writing (Screenplay) Directing (Director)

1986

Back to School

Production (Production Manager) Production (Producer)

1985

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Production (Producer)

1984

Production (Associate Producer)

Writing (Screenplay) Production (Associate Producer)

1982

The Seduction

Production (Executive Producer)

1981

Production (Executive Producer)

1980

Production (Line Producer)

Directing (First Assistant Director)

1979

The Great American Girl Robbery

Production (Producer)