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

Coming to America

as Party Guest (uncredited)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2

as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)

Sleepwalkers

as Forensic Tech

Body Bags

as Man #2

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

as Self - Filmmaker

E! True Hollywood Story

Spontaneous Combustion

as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron

The American Nightmare

as Self

Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth

as Himself

A History of Horror

as Self