# Chuck Russell, 'The Mask' Director, Dies at 74

Chuck Russell, the director best known for the 1994 hit comedy "The Mask" starring Jim Carrey, has died at the age of 74. Russell also directed action films like "Eraser" and "The Scorpion King," leaving a mark on 1990s Hollywood blockbusters. His death marks the loss of a filmmaker who blended comedy and action for wide audiences.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-russell-dead-the-mask-the-blob-1236820565/) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:27:02 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/24/chuck-russell-director-dead) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:51:21 GMT