Chuck Russell, director of ‘The Mask,’ dies at 74
Chuck Russell, the filmmaker known for directing ‘The Mask’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 3,’ died on July 22 in the San Diego area, his attorney confirmed.
Chuck Russell, the director behind genre films including “The Mask” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” died on July 22, 2026, in the San Diego area. He was 74.
Russell’s death was confirmed by his attorney, according to Variety. The stored source item did not provide an official cause of death.
His 1994 film “The Mask” became one of his best-known works, while “Dream Warriors” established him as a prominent director in horror cinema. His career helped shape several widely recognized genre productions.
Further details about memorial arrangements were not included in the source item.
