Tobe Hooper
Directing•Born January 25, 1943•Died August 26, 2017 (age 74)•Austin, Texas, USA
Biography
Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film genre. His works include the cult classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), along with its first sequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986); the three-time Emmy-nominated Stephen King film adaptation Salem's Lot (1979); and the three-time Academy Award-nominated, Steven Spielberg-produced Poltergeist (1982).
Known For
Coming to America
1988•Movie•
6.9
Sleepwalkers
1992•Movie•
6.1
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986•Movie•
5.7
A History of Horror
2010•TV Series•
7.1
Body Bags
1993•Movie•
6.1
E! True Hollywood Story
1996•TV Series•
8.2
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014•Movie•
7.2
Spontaneous Combustion
1990•Movie•
4.7
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJanuary 25, 1943
Day of DeathAugust 26, 2017
Place of BirthAustin, Texas, USA
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