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Tobe Hooper

Tobe Hooper

American film director, screenwriter and producer

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Tobe Hooper (1943-2017) was an American film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor, and composer. He was born in Austin, Texas, and held citizenship in the United States. Hooper was best known for his work in the horror film genre, specifically as the creator of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Throughout his career, he was a member of the board of directors for both Poltergeist and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise). Tobe Hooper passed away in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles on August 26, 2017.

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January 25, 1943
Birthplace
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Date of Death
August 26, 2017
Place of Death
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles
Creator of
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
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Film director
Film director
Actor
Actor
Film producer
Film producer
Screenwriter
Screenwriter
Composer
Composer

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United States
United States
Genre
Horror film
Horror film
Member of Board of Directors of
Poltergeist
Poltergeist
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)
Wikidata ID
Q450728

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