Quick Facts
Born:
1943-01-25
Birthplace:
Austin, Texas, USA
Credits:
29 Total Roles
Tobe Hooper
Directing
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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
Self
The American Nightmare
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Making I'm Dangerous Tonight MOVIE | Himself |
| 2020 | Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A. MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2020 | AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 MOVIE | Self |
| 2020 | The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault MOVIE | (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Also Starring Austin MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | We Blew It MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars' MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films MOVIE | Self - Filmmaker |
| 2013 | Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce MOVIE | Self |