Quick Info
| Profession | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/05/1952 |
| Age | 74 years (died on 22, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Park Ridge, Illinois, USA |
| Date of Death | 22/07/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Chuck Russell
24/07/2026
Director Chuck Russell died unexpectedly at his home in the San Diego area on 22 July 2026, aged 74, according to his family and wife, with the news first reported by TMZ. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the death days later. He was known for directing A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, The Mask, Eraser and The Scorpion King.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Charles Raymond Russell |
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| Known As | Chuck Russell |
| Career Start | Production coordinator in 1976 |
| Film Career Span | 1973–2024 |
| Directorial Debut | A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987) |
| Final Film | Witchboard (2024 remake, directed and written) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Arts and sciences |
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| Institution | University of Illinois |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Ania Zeyne (m. 2007) |
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| Former Spouse | Patti Rao (div. 2005) |
Family
| Children | 3 |
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Career
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| Other Notable Directing Credits | Bless the Child, I Am Wrath, Paradise City, Junglee |
| Writing and Producing | Writer on Dreamscape (1984); producer on Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Back to School and Collateral |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is also credited as an actor in some sources. | |
| 2. He studied arts and sciences at the University of Illinois. | |
| 3. He began his career as a production coordinator in 1976 before moving into directing. | |
| 4. His film The Mask was a global blockbuster that marked Jim Carrey's major breakthrough as a leading comedic star. |
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