CHUCK Russell has died aged 74 after reports of a medial emergency.
The Hollywood director, known for The Mask and The Scorpion King was reportedly found unconscious at his house.
His films helped launch the careers of several major stars including Dwayne Johnson and Cameron Diaz.
American filmmaker Chuck Russell has died at his home in the San Diego area. Credit: Getty
Russell directed The Mask in 1994 and cast Cameron Diaz in her first film Credit: Alamy
The director’s family told TMZ that he died unexpectedly at his San Diego-are home.
The local fire department reportedly responded to calls of an unconscious male at the property on Wednesday afternoon.
Russell made his directorial debut with Nightmare on Elm Street 3 which propelled Patricia Arquette’s career and grossed more than the first two films.
In 1994 he directed The Mask with Jim Carrey and the film received an Oscar nomination for visual effects.
Alongside the household name of Carrey, Russell cast Cameron Diaz. It was her first film and catapulted her into the spotlight.
Following the success he made Eraser with Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Scorpion King which was the first leading role for Dwayne Johnson.
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