Tobe Hooper
Born
1943-01-25
Place of birth
Austin, Texas, USA
Died
2017-08-26
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
Party Guest (uncredited)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
Sleepwalkers
Forensic Tech
Body Bags
Man #2
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Filmmaker
Spontaneous Combustion
Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
E! True Hollywood Story
TV Series
The American Nightmare
Self
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Self
A History of Horror
Self
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Self
Masters of Horror
Self
We Blew It
Self
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Self
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Self