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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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The Sawyer Massacre

Tobe Hooper would have been no older than 74 in The Sawyer Massacre as 'Creator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2022

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Tobe Hooper would have been no older than 74 in Texas Chainsaw Massacre as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 2022

Terrifier

Tobe Hooper would have been no older than 74 in Terrifier as 'In Memory Of'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 2018

Leatherface

Tobe Hooper would have been no older than 74 in Leatherface as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 2017

Djinn

Tobe Hooper was 70 in Djinn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 2013

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Tobe Hooper was 69 in Texas Chainsaw 3D as 'Executive Producer, Characters'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 2013

Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas

Tobe Hooper was 67 in Nunca más asistas a este tipo de fiestas as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 10 2010

The Damned Thing

Tobe Hooper was 63 in The Damned Thing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 2006

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning

Tobe Hooper was 63 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 2006

Dance of the Dead

Tobe Hooper was 62 in Dance of the Dead as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2005

Mortuary

Tobe Hooper was 62 in Mortuary as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 2005

Toolbox Murders

Tobe Hooper was 61 in Toolbox Murders as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004

The Nightmare Ends on Halloween

Tobe Hooper was 61 in The Nightmare Ends on Halloween as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 2004

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Tobe Hooper was 60 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre as 'Original Film Writer, Co-Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2003

Shadow Realm

Tobe Hooper was 59 in Shadow Realm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 2002

Crocodile

Tobe Hooper was 57 in Crocodile as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 2000

The Apartment Complex

Tobe Hooper was 56 in The Apartment Complex as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999

Dark Skies

Tobe Hooper was 53 in Dark Skies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1996

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Tobe Hooper was 52 in The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1995

The Mangler

Tobe Hooper was 52 in The Mangler as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995

Night Terrors

Tobe Hooper was 50 in Night Terrors as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 09 1993

Body Bags

Tobe Hooper was 50 in Body Bags as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1993

The Nightmare Begins Again

Tobe Hooper was 50 in The Nightmare Begins Again as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1993

I'm Dangerous Tonight

Tobe Hooper was 47 in I'm Dangerous Tonight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990

Spontaneous Combustion

Tobe Hooper was 47 in Spontaneous Combustion as 'Screenplay, Story, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1990

Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III

Tobe Hooper was 46 in Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1990

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

Tobe Hooper was 43 in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as 'Characters, Director, Original Music Composer, Co-Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1986

Invaders from Mars

Tobe Hooper was 43 in Invaders from Mars as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986

Lifeforce

Tobe Hooper was 42 in Lifeforce as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1985

Poltergeist

Tobe Hooper was 39 in Poltergeist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982

The Funhouse

Tobe Hooper was 38 in The Funhouse as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1981

Eaten Alive

Tobe Hooper was 33 in Eaten Alive as 'Director, Music'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1976

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Tobe Hooper was 31 in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Music'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1974

Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love

Tobe Hooper was 28 in Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1971

Eggshells

Tobe Hooper was 26 in Eggshells as 'Director, Editor, Writer, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1969

Down Friday Street

Tobe Hooper was 22 in Down Friday Street as 'Director, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1966

The Heisters

Tobe Hooper was 22 in The Heisters as 'Writer, Director, Producer, Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1965

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Masters of Horror

Tobe Hooper was 62+ in Masters of Horror as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 28 2005

Taken

Tobe Hooper was 59+ in Taken as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 02 2002

Night Visions

Tobe Hooper was 58+ in Night Visions as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 12 2001

Perversions of Science

Tobe Hooper was 54+ in Perversions of Science as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997

Dark Skies

Tobe Hooper was 53+ in Dark Skies as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

Nowhere Man

Tobe Hooper was 52+ in Nowhere Man as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 1995

Tales from the Crypt

Tobe Hooper was 46+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989

Freddy's Nightmares

Tobe Hooper was 45+ in Freddy's Nightmares as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1988

Amazing Stories

Tobe Hooper was 42+ in Amazing Stories as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

The Equalizer

Tobe Hooper was 42+ in The Equalizer as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

Salem's Lot

Tobe Hooper was 36+ in Salem's Lot as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 1979