Tobe Hooper
DirectingAlso in Acting, Writing, Production, Camera, Editing, Sound, and Crew
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Born January 25, 1943·Died August 26, 2017 (at 74)·Austin, Texas, USA·Male
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
the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
100 credits across 73 titlesDirecting
36 creditsActing
7 creditsWriting
14 creditsProduction
8 creditsCamera
2 creditsEditing
3 creditsSound
3 creditsCrew
5 creditsAs self
22 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
