1974Nominee
Best Director
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Tobe Hooper
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Austin, Texas, USA
January 25, 1943
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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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1988Nominee
Best Performance
Coming to America
2018Nominee
Best Performance
Terrifier
Career Highlights
1982Highlight
Best Director
Poltergeist
2003Highlight
Best Writing
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Coming to America
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