Tobe Hooper
Known for
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Tobe Hooper is an American director with a filmography built off camera. 1965 is the year the credit list begins. 61 years of work have produced 36 credits. 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' is where the largest audience encountered this work. 'Poltergeist' is the other project most often mentioned.
Tobe Hooper
17 Directed
10 Series
Not every screen career happens in front of the lens: Tobe Hooper is an American director with a filmography built off camera. 1965 is the year the credit list begins. 61 years of work have produced 36 credits. 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' is where the largest audience encountered this work. 'Poltergeist' is the other project most often mentioned.
Movies
Director
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
1974
Director
Lifeforce
1985
Director
Poltergeist
1982
Director
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
Director
The Mangler
1995
Director
The Funhouse
1981
Director
Mortuary
2005
Director
Eaten Alive
1976
Director
Invaders from Mars
1986
Director
Spontaneous Combustion
1989
Director
Night Terrors
1993
Director
Crocodile
2000
Director
Toolbox Murders
2004
Director
Eggshells
1971
Director
The Nightmare Begins Again
1993
Director
Djinn
2013
Director
The Heisters
1965
TV Shows
Latest Trailers
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Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi
Full Filmography
Djinn
Director
2013
Film
Masters of Horror
Director · 2 episodes
2005–
TV
Mortuary
Director
2005
Film
Toolbox Murders
Director
2004
Film
Taken
Director · 10 episodes
2002–
TV
Crocodile
Director
2000
Film
Perversions of Science
Director · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Dark Skies
Director · 1 episode
1996–
TV
Nowhere Man
Director · 2 episodes
1995–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tobe Hooper still alive?
Tobe Hooper passed away on August 26, 2017 at age 74.
What are the most famous roles of Tobe Hooper?
Tobe Hooper is best known for directing The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Poltergeist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.
How many movies has Tobe Hooper directed?
Over a 52-year career (since 1965), Tobe Hooper has directed or written 17 films and worked on 10 TV shows.
What was Tobe Hooper's first movie?
The career of Tobe Hooper began with The Heisters (1965).
What is Tobe Hooper's most recent movie or series?
Tobe Hooper's most recent release is Djinn, which premiered on October 31, 2013.
What TV shows has Tobe Hooper created or directed?
On television, Tobe Hooper has appeared in Tales from the Crypt, Salem's Lot, Taken, Masters of Horror.
Tobe Hooper
1943-01-25 · Austin, Texas, USA
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).