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Director Chuck Russell Dies, Oscar-Nominated for “The Mask”

7/27/2026

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Chuck Russell died at a San Diego home on July 22 after crews arrived.
Wife Ania Zeyne found him unresponsive, called 911, and confirmed death, with cause undisclosed.
He is survived by three children—Logan, Riley and Carlyn.
The Mask (1994) earned an Oscar nomination for visual effects and grossed $350 million.
He directed The Scorpion King (2002), giving Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson his first lead role, and released Witchboard (2024) his last film.

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Chuck Russell died at a San Diego home on July 22 after crews arrived.
Wife Ania Zeyne found him unresponsive, called 911, and confirmed death, with cause undisclosed.
He is survived by three children—Logan, Riley and Carlyn.
The Mask (1994) earned an Oscar nomination for visual effects and grossed $350 million.
He directed The Scorpion King (2002), giving Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson his first lead role, and released Witchboard (2024) his last film.