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Tobe Hooper

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Jan 25 1943
Birthplace: Austin, Texas, USA

Death: Sat, Aug 26 2017
Tobe Hooper is 74 years old
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Poster of Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jul 26 2022
Poster of Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2020
Poster of AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 22 2020
Poster of AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 08 2020
Poster of Also Starring Austin
Also Starring Austin
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in Also Starring Austin
Sat, May 05 2018
Poster of We Blew It
We Blew It
Tobe Hooper would have been no older than
74 in We Blew It
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 08 2017
Poster of The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
Tobe Hooper was
72 in The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
Tue, Apr 07 2015
Poster of Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Tobe Hooper was
71 in Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as 'Self - Filmmaker'.
Mon, Oct 06 2014
Poster of Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
Tobe Hooper was
70 in Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 14 2013
Poster of Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Tobe Hooper was
69 in Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
as 'Self'.
Sun, Oct 07 2012
Poster of Inside the Graveyard
Inside the Graveyard
Tobe Hooper was
63 in Inside the Graveyard
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 26 2006
Poster of The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
Tobe Hooper was
62 in The Perfect Scary Movie
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 29 2005
Poster of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
Tobe Hooper was
59 in Masters of Horror
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 06 2002
Poster of Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Tobe Hooper was
57 in Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 28 2000
Poster of Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Tobe Hooper was
57 in Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Sep 21 2000
Poster of The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
Tobe Hooper was
57 in The American Nightmare
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of Body Bags
Body Bags
Tobe Hooper was
50 in Body Bags
as 'Man #2'.
Sun, Aug 08 1993
Poster of Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers
Tobe Hooper was
49 in Sleepwalkers
as 'Forensic Tech'.
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
Tobe Hooper was
47 in Spontaneous Combustion
as 'Cigar Smoking Diner Patron'.
Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of Coming to America
Coming to America
Tobe Hooper was
45 in Coming to America
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 29 1988
Poster of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Tobe Hooper was
43 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as 'Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 22 1986
Poster of Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Tobe Hooper was
42 in Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of The Making of Poltergeist
The Making of Poltergeist
Tobe Hooper was
39 in The Making of Poltergeist
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Lost in the Garden of the World
Lost in the Garden of the World
Tobe Hooper was
32 in Lost in the Garden of the World
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 02 1975
Poster of The Windsplitter
The Windsplitter
Tobe Hooper was
28 in The Windsplitter
as 'Joby'.
Fri, Jun 11 1971

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A History of Horror
A History of Horror
Tobe Hooper was
67+ in A History of Horror
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2010
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Tobe Hooper was
53+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996