Tobe Hooper
Known for exceptional directing in global cinema.
Profession
Directing
Birthday
25 Jan 1943
Age
83 Years
Born In
Austin, Texas, USA
Total Projects
29
Years Active
51 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.6 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Coming to America
1988
Sleepwalkers
1992
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
A History of Horror
2010
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014
Body Bags
1993
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
The American Nightmare
2000
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
2020
Filmography
movie
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Himself
movie
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
as Self
movie
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #2: Later in L.A.
as (archive footage)
movie
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1
as Self
movie
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
as (archive footage)
movie
Also Starring Austin
Also Starring Austin
movie
We Blew It
We Blew It
as Self
movie
The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
The Martians Are Coming!: The Making of 'Invaders from Mars'
movie
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
as Self - Filmmaker
movie
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
Cannon Fodder: The Making of Lifeforce
as Self
movie
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
as Self
tv
A History of Horror
A History of Horror
as Self
movie
Inside the Graveyard
Inside the Graveyard
as Self
movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
The Perfect Scary Movie
as Self
movie
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
as Self
movie
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
as Self
movie
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth
as Self
movie
The American Nightmare
The American Nightmare
as Self
tv
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
movie
Body Bags
Body Bags
as Man #2
movie
Sleepwalkers
Sleepwalkers
as Forensic Tech
movie
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
as Cigar Smoking Diner Patron
movie
Coming to America
Coming to America
as Party Guest (uncredited)
movie
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
as Man in Hotel Corridor (uncredited)
movie
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
as Self
movie
The Making Of Lifeforce
The Making Of Lifeforce
as Self
movie
The Making of Poltergeist
The Making of Poltergeist
as Self
movie
Lost in the Garden of the World
Lost in the Garden of the World
as Self
movie
The Windsplitter
The Windsplitter
as Joby