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Tobe Hooper

Born

January 25, 1943 (Age: 74)

Place of Birth

Austin, Texas, USA

Died

August 26, 2017

Known For

Directing

Also Known As

토브 후퍼

托比·霍珀

Willard 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).