Person Details
Birthday: 1943-01-25 03:17:09
Death: 2017-08-26 03:17:09
Aliases: No known aliases
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Austin, Texas, USA
Homepage:
Movie Involvements: 73
TV Involvements: 12
Most Famous Work
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).
Most Famous Work
Terrifier
(2016) In Memory OfTexas Chainsaw Massacre
(2022) CharactersThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(2003) Original Film WriterThe Equalizer
(1985) DirectorTexas Chainsaw 3D
(2013) CharactersThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
(2006) ProducerPoltergeist
(1982) DirectorAmazing Stories
(1985) DirectorActing
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Himself | |
2020 | Self | |
Self | ||
Himself | ||
2018 | N/A | |
2017 | Self | |
2015 | N/A | |
2014 | Self - Filmmaker | |
2013 | Himself | |
2012 | Himself | |
2010 | Self | |
2006 | Self | |
2005 | Self | |
2002 | Self | |
2000 | Self | |
Himself | ||
Self | ||
1996 | N/A | |
1993 | Man #2 | |
1992 | Forensic Tech | |
1988 | Party Guest | |
1986 | Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited) | |
Self | ||
1982 | Self | |
1975 | Self | |
1971 | Joby | |
Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Crew
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Creator | |
2018 | In Memory Of | |
2010 | Thanks | |
1969 | Cinematography | |
1966 | Cinematography | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2022 | Characters | |
2017 | Characters | |
2013 | Characters | |
2003 | Original Film Writer | |
1995 | Characters | |
Screenplay | ||
1990 | Screenplay | |
Story | ||
Characters | ||
1986 | Characters | |
1974 | Screenplay | |
1969 | Writer | |
1965 | Writer | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
2017 | Executive Producer | |
2013 | Executive Producer | |
2006 | Producer | |
2003 | Co-Producer | |
1986 | Co-Producer | |
1974 | Producer | |
1965 | Producer | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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2013 | Director | |
2006 | Director | |
2005 | Director | |
Director | ||
Director | ||
2004 | Director | |
2002 | Director | |
Director | ||
2001 | Director | |
2000 | Director | |
1999 | Director | |
1997 | Director | |
1996 | Director | |
Director | ||
1995 | Director | |
Director | ||
1993 | Director | |
Director | ||
Director | ||
1990 | Director | |
Director | ||
1989 | Director | |
1988 | Director | |
1986 | Director | |
Director | ||
1985 | Director | |
Director | ||
Director | ||
1982 | Director | |
1981 | Director | |
1979 | Director | |
1976 | Director | |
1974 | Director | |
1971 | Director | |
1969 | Director | |
1966 | Director | |
1965 | Director | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Sound
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
1986 | Original Music Composer | |
1976 | Music | |
1974 | Music | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Editing
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
1971 | Editor | |
1969 | Editor | |
1965 | Editor | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Camera
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
---|---|---|
1971 | Director of Photography | |
Year | Role | Movie/Tv |