Tobe Hooper
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1943-01-25
Day of Death
2017-08-26 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Austin, Texas, USA
Tobe Hooper
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
Acting
(2025)
(2025)
(2022)
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Himself
(2020)
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
as Self
(2020)
(2020)
(2018)
(2017)
We Blew It
as Self
(2015)
(2014)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Self - Filmmaker
(2013)
(2012)
(2006)
Inside the Graveyard
as Self
(2005)
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
(2002)
Masters of Horror
as Self
(2000)
(2000)
The American Nightmare
as Self
(2000)
(1993)
Body Bags
as Man #2
(1992)
Sleepwalkers
as Forensic Tech
(1990)
Spontaneous Combustion
as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
(1988)
Coming to America
as Party Guest (uncredited)
(1986)
(1986)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
(1982)
The Making of Poltergeist
as Self
(1975)
(1971)
The Windsplitter
as Joby
Crew
(2022)
The Sawyer Massacre
Creator
(2022)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Characters
(2018)
Terrifier
In Memory Of
(2017)
Leatherface
Executive Producer, Characters
(2013)
Djinn
Director
(2013)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Executive Producer, Characters
(2010)
(2006)
The Damned Thing
Director
(2006)
(2005)
Mortuary
Director
(2005)
Dance of the Dead
Director
(2004)
Toolbox Murders
Director
(2004)
(2003)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Original Film Writer, Co-Producer
(2002)
Shadow Realm
Director
(2000)
Crocodile
Director
(1999)
The Apartment Complex
Director
(1996)
Dark Skies
Director
(1995)
The Mangler
Director, Screenplay
(1995)
(1993)
Body Bags
Director
(1993)
Night Terrors
Director
(1993)
The Nightmare Begins Again
Director
(1990)
(1990)
Spontaneous Combustion
Screenplay, Story, Director
(1990)
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Director
(1988)
(1986)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Characters, Director, Original Music Composer, Co-Producer
(1986)
Invaders from Mars
Director
(1985)
Lifeforce
Director
(1982)
Poltergeist
Director
(1981)
The Funhouse
Director
(1976)
Eaten Alive
Director, Music
(1974)
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Music
(1971)
Peter Paul and Mary: The Song Is Love
Director, Editor, Director of Photography
(1969)
Eggshells
Director, Editor, Writer, Cinematography
(1966)
Down Friday Street
Director, Cinematography
(1965)
The Heisters
Writer, Director, Producer, Editor