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Director
Birthday
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Died
Height
170 cm (5'6")
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
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Career
Career spanning 45 years (1969-2014)
Screen debut
Directed first film at age 25
Year context
Born in 1943 -- Battle of Stalingrad ends; Allied invasion of Italy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Filmography (20)
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Filmmaker
Djinn
Director
Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever
Film
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning
Producer
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Producer
Crocodile
Director
The American Nightmare
Film
The Apartment Complex
Director
The Mangler
Director, Writer
Tobe Hooper's Night Terrors
Director
AWARDS (2)
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Time Machine Award
2003
WON
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Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
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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).
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How old was Tobe Hooper?
Tobe Hooper was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was Tobe Hooper born?
Tobe Hooper was born in Austin, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Tobe Hooper been in?
Tobe Hooper has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), Djinn (2013), Slice and Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2012), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning (2006), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003).
What is Tobe Hooper known for?
Tobe Hooper is primarily known as a director. Tobe Hooper (January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017) was an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the horror film…
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